My job, my finances and
my sisters are my top three stressors.
My job is stressful
because of the work load. There is always too much to do in a short time. To
cope with the work load I am trying to get more organized and manage my time
well. I write down my to-do list and limit the time I spend on each task.
Finances stress me
because I think my husband and I do not make enough money. We manage our bills
and pay them on time. We just do not have enough money left over for vacation
and entertainment. To cope with this my husband and I are both in school. Hopefully
when we graduate we will get better paying jobs and have extra money.
I come from a family
of eight sisters. My mom is still living but my dad passed on. All my sisters
live in Zambia, Southern Africa. Interacting with my sisters and getting family
issues resolved is stressful for me. One would think distance would help me get along with them well. We have different personalities and opinions. My sisters disagree and
argue way too much. I have tried to advise them but they will not listen. Most of
them have strong personalities; no one is willing to compromise. My mother does
not help the situation at all. She would rather not say anything even when
asked to say something. I think if she did intervene it would help the
situation. To cope with this I try not take what they say personal. When the
situation gets too uncomfortable I stay away. I have decided to only associate
with them only when I think it is very important and necessary.
