How Stress Effects Your Sex Life:

Tweet To have good sex, the mind has to be focused completely on sex, which is not usually difficult for men (in general). Being relaxed leads to better erections and better sex, and better sex itself results in a more relaxed mental state.

For men, losing a job ranks as one of the highest stresses for men. Here are 5 specific strategies that today’s men can apply to this age-old problem of work stress.

Being realistic. The days of staying with one company and have the pension rolling in at freedom 55, are long gone. You need to constantly upgrade your work skills. Go to courses and seminars. Read job related texts, manuals, or anything that will broaden your knowledge in your industry. Only you can make and keep yourself valuable.

Competition and the ladder of success. At what cost is this worth? It is worth taking the time and evaluating the endless treadmill of success. There is nothing wrong in deciding to plateau, and stay at that level for a while. Enjoy the view, relish your work and be satisfied with your level of achievement. If you are at the age of early retirement, you may consider cashing out early. This may also include selling a big house, fancy car, and the expensive lifestyle. Heard of the joke about the rat race? Whoever wins, you’re still a rat.

Is there life after work? Many men become workaholics. Two important areas of life to consider getting involved with are family relationships and personal growth. Health and longevity for both sexes are directly tied to the quality and quantity of the family relationships.

Don’t kill yourself over a job. I am guilty of this. It is amazing how obligation, ego, competition, the wanting to prove yourself…whatever the reason, it is only a job. Remember, just because you took this one doesn’t mean there are not others. Did you marry the first person your slept with, probably not. There are always others…

Look for the silver lining. Say you do lose your job. Enjoy the silver lining aspect. Enjoy the time slow down now. You won’t be out of work forever, so enjoy the extra time while you have it. If you not flush with cash, then head down to the library and educate yourself, for the price of a library card. Do the things you don’t always have the time to do, including spending more time with your children, spouse, or best friends.