Do you think it's possible to be laid back if your family is sooooo stressful? I know that as an adult you can chose your lifestyle. But, your family will always be in your life. My laid back friends all have laid back people in their family (at least a brother, sister, or SOMEONE!)..But all I have in the US is a sister and parents and they are all sooooo stressed out and depressing! Am I doomed?
2006-12-09 11:58:05 · 4 answers · asked by friendlygal 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
no, you are not doomed and you can certainly be laid back and relaxed and not feel guilty because of this. you already see the bad traits in your family - that's a good thing. it's true your family will always be in your life ... but, you don't have to be like them. don't let their stress, be your stress. let their depression be your strength - by realizing what they are - you tell yourself and mean it - that you will never be like them. with this belief in your heart - will give you the strength to rise above what they are and succeed and be happy in your own world. just because family is down on themselves, doesn't mean they have to pull you down with them. be strong and be happy and don't settle for anything else. let them be what they want to be and you be what you want to be - what is a happy, healthy person. good luck.
2006-12-09 12:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by try 2 help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? See if you can get to the root cause why your family is so stressed - is it just a bad habit generating from one person in your family? Perhaps you can talk to that person and say that these are the best years of your life for all of you and the momories should be happy ones. Perhaps you can encourage them to all get out more on outings and take up physical fitness which in turn brings on relaxation and calmness. Yoga even. Perhaps the pace of your life is too fast with too many things to do and you all need to take time out a bit more.
Stress is a bad habit. If there are real problems that cause it then stress comes from not addressing them properly. There isn't a problem around that cant be dealt with better with a clear calm mind.
2006-12-09 12:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by AJ... Australia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the years listening to diff. peoples advice I have always heard that you pretty much can choose how your day is going to go. You have to really set your mind to it an think possitive right from the start of your morning and say its going to be a great day and keep repeating that and try not to let your families stress get to you. Try to let stuff go in one ear out the other. I know its hard but give it a try. hope this helps
2006-12-09 12:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Nells30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um..i dont know what your talking about.
2006-12-09 13:05:45 · answer #4 · answered by Grack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋