A psychologist walked around a room while teaching Stress Management to an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they\u2019d be asked the \u201chalf empty or half full\u201d question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: \u201cHow heavy is this glass of water?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Answers called out ranged from 8oz. to 20oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The psychologist replied:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe absolute weight doesn\u2019t matter. It depends on how long I hold it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If I hold it for a minute, it\u2019s not a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If I hold it for an hour, I\u2019ll have an ache in my arm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If I hold it for a day, my arm will feel numb and paralyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In each case, the weight of the glass doesn\u2019t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She continued,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe stresses and worries in life are like that glass of water:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about them for a while and nothing happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about them a bit longer and they begin to hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And, if you think about them all day long \u2013 and in the days beyond \u2013 you will feel paralyzed \u2013 incapable of doing anything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember to put the glass down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Author: unknown<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A psychologist walked around a room while teaching Stress Management to an audience. As she raised a glass of water, everyone expected they\u2019d be asked the \u201chalf empty or half full\u201d question. Instead, with a smile on her face, she inquired: \u201cHow heavy is this glass of water?\u201d Answers called out ranged from 8oz. to 20oz. … <\/p>\n