stress
I am job searching and it’s so discouraging, Jasmin asks, Mishu answers..
Dear Jasmin,
You are not your job. You are not what the people who you hope will hire you think you are. You’re a complete human being. Can you find things to do that remind you of that and make yourself feel good and successful?
“What do you worry about, and how do you deal with it, Tom asks, Mishu answers
I worry about losing my family. Last weekend all but one of my humans went out of town. . - what about you?
FOCUS ON DOING FOR OTHERS and stop focusing on yourself ~ Mishu
So sad (and angry) about the way humans treat each other. 20-45 million in SLAVERY around the world in 2017! How can we draw attention to this? – Mishu
THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE instead of what you are lacking
THINK ABOUT
WHAT YOU HAVE
instead of what you are lacking~ DearMishu, Advice Column
How can I stop feeling bad about myself, Jo asks, Mishu answers
Dear Jo:Stop thinking about your thoughts…. being mad at yourself or worrying about feeling bad just makes it worse…. Just let yourself feel bad or think negative thoughts for a little while, & then try to move on. Let me know how it goes. #NowIsNow
The Inside Story
Feeling bad about yourself isn’t fun, but it’s part of life sometimes. Mishu’s message is to stop feeling bad about feeling bad — it only makes it worse.
Negative emotions are a normal part of life
Everyone feels bad about themselves at some point. It’s normal. But we make it worse when we worry about our worries, or feel bad about our bad feelings.
Anxiety often takes the form of worrying not just about tangible things, but about the fact that we’re worrying. Or, if you tend to be critical of yourself, getting angry at yourself when you find yourself doing that.
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Dog barking too much: Is there such a thing? Snoopy asks, Mishu answers
Dear Snoopy, I do the same thing! It makes me feel strong & powerful. My humans have a 2 bark rule, which lets me express myself without giving them a headache. Maybe you can try that? #BeYourself
The Inside Story
Have you ever really looked at your dog barking? Research experts have established that dogs really do think and have emotions – and if you look at your dog when they’re barking at visitors, neighbors, or noises outside, they clearly feel great about themselves. And that’s important — we wouldn’t want our dogs to get frustrated and stressed.
I always have problems, what should I do? Jo asks, Mishu answers.
Dear Jo: You can’t prevent problems, but you can control what they mean…. My problem is that I can’t ever catch a squirrel. I could think “I’m a failure, I never catch a squirrel” or I could think “Every day I get to chase squirrels, the ultimate challenge!” …Which way would you rather live? #DeepThoughts
The Inside Story
Life is full of ups and downs and if we view it as our job, or our right, to live without any problems, we’re going to be disappointed. Expecting ourselves to be happy and problem free all the time isn’t realistic.
But there are lots of ways you can take control of your life and the stress that comes with problems.
Trouble studying because of your phone? Bruno asks, Dear Mishu answers
Dear Bruno: Are you a doctor on call? A parent whose kid is outside? If not – put your phone in another room and turn it to silent!…. When you’ve finished your studies, maybe you’ll be *important* enough to need to be reached at all times…. Do you think I’d be able to learn a new trick with squirrels running around?
The Inside Story
Our smartphones bring us a lot of convenience, fun, and connection to the world. But they can also be a source of stress. This is especially true when they distract us from doing what we need to do to reach our goals. Cell phones can also pose some health risks, so it’s a good idea in general not to have them near or on your body at all times.
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Proud to know @mrpigandthemonkey my Aussie buddies who help university students de-stress with some dog love!…. (sorry for the repost but it came out ugly the first time I posted it).
My Dad has been sick for a while. Do you have any advice? Luna asks, Mishu answers
Dear Luna,
I’m sorry your Dad is sick and it’s so hard. You are doing something beautiful by caring for your father. This is something to be very proud of. Set a reminder every day to remember this, and feel proud. Maybe it will give you the strength to carry on.Love,
MishuThe Inside Story
Family trouble, especially an illness in the family can be very taxing. It can take a toll emotionally, physically, and financially. It can cause a lot of stress. This is especially the case when the illness is serious, lasts for a long time, prevents the sick person and even family members from working. That kind of thing is very hard for a family to deal with.
How can I stop wasting time? Tyler asks, Mishu answers.
Dear Tyler,
Why are you wasting time? Figure that out and you’ll know what to do. #NowIsNow
The Inside Story
Procrastinating, or wasting time, is pretty common. The thing most of us forget is that just fighting the tendency won’t help. What will help is figuring out why we are wasting time. Because when we find ourselves wasting time, there’s usually a good reason. And knowing that reason is the source of making a change.
Maybe we just really don’t want to be doing the activity that we’re supposed to be doing. That’s possible, and although it’s not always possible to avoid unpleasant or boring tasks, sometimes knowing that you really don’t like something can help you eventually make a change in your life.
I’m so stressed, I can’t get anything done. Help! Frankie asks, Mishu answers. #DearMishu #StressedOut
Dear Frankie:
I usually “shake it off” when I’m stressed. Try this: jump rope, dance, go out for a run! Then tackle your work by doing one thing at a time. You’ve got this!… Love, Mishu #DearMishu #StressedOut
The Inside Story
It’s pretty clear that dogs don’t experience stress in the same way humans do. For one thing, they don’t have to do lists and calendars. Not even working dogs.
But they do get stressed – by a new place, an overstimulating play session, thunder….
