[~Christina]

A psychologist walked around a room while teaching stress management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they'd be asked the "half empty or half full" question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: "How heavy is this glass of water?"

Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. to 20 oz.

She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my arm. If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn't change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes." She continued, "The stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt. And if you think about them all day long, you will feel paralyzed – incapable of doing anything."

It’s important to remember to let go of your stresses. As early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Remember to put the glass down!

[Mr. Radio]

Wow, this was a great story and analogy. I am going to take that use use it. Thanks

[Confusedinomicon]

I actually apply this to my daily life and it has contributed to less extreme moods.

It's good advice!

[faerie_moon_x]

Thanks, sis! That's an awesome analogy. I never thought of it that way before.

[BlueInanna]

I will try it!

[manicdepressive07]

Beautiful Christina! That's really helpful, thanks

[bluemountains]

Thanks, Christina! I will remember this story, hopefully when needed.
Bluemountains

[Nessa213]

This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[ultramar]

This is wonderful, thanks so much Christina!!

[~Christina]

Thanks everyone ! I found this and thought... Oh this could come in handy !!!

I have a small ( HUGE !) issue with stress management

[bipolarOne79]

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Thanks everyone ! I found this and thought... Oh this could come in handy !!!

I have a small ( HUGE !) issue with stress management

Thanks for the post, I really needed to hear that. Now if I can only just let my stresses go.

[Aphrodites_Muse]

Thanks Christina! This is a great share!!

[Trippin2.0]

Thanks for sharing that sis! I'm going to print that and put it up in my room

[BipolaRNurse]

I need to remember this! My plate has been over-filled with stressors lately---one thing gets knocked off, but then another takes its place. I've got to learn how to let go of it each night so I can rest and revitalize my brain cells for the next day. Thanks Christina

[middlepath]

Great advice! Now if only I can unlearn the death-grip that i routinely have on my "glass of water" : )...

it's a really good lesson. unless your talking about beer. cuz the longer you hold a beer, the less you notice!