(NAPSA)—Knowing your personality can help you de-stress. According to experts, people can be divided into Thinking and Feeling types, and each type hasa dif- ferent optimal approach to take when stressing out. The key is found in your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI assessment. CPP, Inc., the publisher of the test, offers some tips for how to deal with stress and anxiety by understanding your personality type. i a % ™~ = = —_, =2 a oo _ : F Your personality tells you how to best deal with stress. If youw’re a Thinking Type: e Take time alone to regain control. e Seek out quiet emotional support from trusted others. e Engage in physical activity. Disengage from stressful situations. e Resist pervasive innerfears. If you’re a Feeling Type: Refocus on what is right, rather than what is wrong. e Take time for fun and engage in relaxing activities. e Reflect or meditate on your personal values andpriorities. Talk things through with an uninvolved person. e Have time alone for as long as needed. Learn more at www.cpp.com. Excerpted from “In the Grip: Understanding Type, Stress and the Inferior Function.”
