Comments on: We Are Not Cats: Why Following Your Path Matters – Today

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 16:36:34 +0000

In reply to Ruth.

Thanks for your thoughts, Ruth!
It is true, everyone has a slightly different mechanism of coping with stress.
As long as the mechanism works, our bodies and minds are capable of recovery.
Ignoring their wake-up calls though is when the problems start.
Surrounding oneself with strong relationships and doing things we love is a great tip for making those times less troublesome.
I hope everyone in such a situation will find the courage and inner strength to turn things around.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 16:14:57 +0000

Ivan, I think your last paragraph resumes everything very well. I have never been the kind of person who takes myself to the limit with respect to work and stress. Yes, there have been instances where I have worked under extreme pressure, moments where I have wanted to cry at work and moments where I feel like quitting work right away but I have been able to deal with those situations. I think having strong relationships and time to do things you like help. Unfortunately, I have coworkers who take things to the extreme and have seen the turning into miserable and sick people. For some of them, I have tried to be the voice of reason but I think many people wait to reach the bottom (which may be too late) to make a change. I am glad you have found a way to get out from where you were.

By: Ivan Kralj

Ivan Kralj — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 20:26:27 +0000

In reply to Jordan Campbell. Thanks, Jordan! I really think we should all take care of ourselves at least as much as we care about others!

By: Jordan Campbell

Jordan Campbell — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 17:52:43 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I, myself, am a big kitty fan, but am really, really bad at taking proper care of myself. This is a great reminder.