How to avoid only fulfilling the expectations of others
«I have to fulfil expectations and not disappoint anyone!» It is precisely this feeling that puts many people - even schoolchildren - under constant stress. They are driven by the expectations of others, leave themselves no time for breaks and work to the point of exhaustion or burnout.
The video encourages you to critically examine your own assumptions such as «This is just a stressful phase!» or «I can't afford to take a break right now», to recognise your own room for manoeuvre and to become aware of your values.
Questions such as:
- Wie geht es mir?
- Will ich wirklich so weitermachen?
- Welche Kosten müsste ich in Kauf nehmen, um diese Situation langfristig auszuhalten? Bin ich dazu wirklich bereit? Wofür lohnt es sich?
- Was soll am Ende meines Lebens bleiben?
- Nach welchen Werten möchte ich leben?
The videos in the «Stress nicht rum» series by psychologists Stefanie Rietzler and Fabian Grolimund are produced in cooperation with the Stiftung Elternsein foundation - publisher of the Swiss parenting magazine Fritz+Fränzi. And with the support of Pro Familia and the Federal Office of Public Health.
More episodes of the series «Don't stress out»
- How free writing can help to release negative feelings and stress
- Why you should clearly separate work and leisure time
- How to learn to say no
