The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Program to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence, and Happiness

by Steve Peters

The symptoms of chronic stress are easy to recognize once you know where to look. Some common symptoms of chronic stress include: Constantly feeling tired Short-tempered Lacking a sense of humor Anxious or worrying for no apparent reason Anxious or worrying for trivial reasons Unable to relax properly Paranoid ideas A sense of urgency with everything Tearful or depressed Unable to face work or friends Small tasks seem large Disrupted sleep patterns Some of these are also symptoms of other things but if you have any of them constantly, then you really ought to be addressing the cause. Some common areas to look at for preventing chronic stress are: Using your time sensibly Being assertive Having realistic expectations Taking responsibility for things you are responsible for and nothing else! Addressing problems as they occur Regularly settling your Chimp down by nurturing it Recognizing a potential problem Recognizing your limits Seeking appropriate help early Talking out stressful situations with others When any of these areas are out of control, you can almost guarantee to find a mixture of Chimp activity coupled with Gremlins.