Stress Less
To ease stress,
stop trying to get from people
what they cannot or will not give.
If they can’t or won’t
do what you want
if they can’t or won’t be
who you want,
trying to change them
creates stress, frustration,
sadness and anger.
You can flee from them, or
you can choose to accept them
the way they are,
living your life the way you want
as much as you can,
getting your needs met in other ways.
By Joanna Fuchs