when a relative of mine found out that we were migrating to canada, she was very adamant that i shouldn't go. she said that life in canada is difficult and that i will not be able to handle the stress.
the stress of being away from my family and friends. the stress of not having any helpers or nannies (yayas as we call them in the philippines). and the stress of doing everything by myself - cooking, dishes, laundry, etc. for someone who doesn't do any household chores, the stress of having to learn everything may be too much to handle.
some people do cope. as we have. and some people don't.
those who have difficulty adjusting find themselves getting stressed out. and this is obviously not good. articles on stress management indicates that constant stress affects our health and our well-being. managing our stress is very important.
if you find yourself being constantly stressed, do take it easy. there is nothing more important than your health. the stress institute offers great stress reduction tips that you should read about. they have prominent physicians and professionals whose expertise in stress management and achieving work/life balance can help you live a stress-free life.
if living in canada stresses you out, the stress institute is just a click away.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Coping with Stress
Posted by Filipino in Canada on 2:57 AM
38 comments:
Is it really difficult to live in there, sis? Planning to migrate to canada.
hi imelda, if you ask me, i will say that it is not difficult to live here but i can't speak for everyone as people have different experiences. do come and i'm sure you'll like it here too.
true. if you really want it you will and you can cope.
i find your blog very helpful as we also plan to migrate in canada. i just found your site in google today...am pretty lucky.
please recommend other sites you might know that talks about filipino immigrants' experiences in their new life in canada. more power!
kahit saan naman my stress. whether in the phil or outside. i guess, its how you handle it, how you respond to the challenges of life.
TRUE! It depends on how you cope naman... I am in he same boat as you. I have just arrived here in Canada and a LOT of people are discouraging me din especially the fact that I am a new mom which adds to the atress of having to take care of my baby to doing the household chore...
Just arrived in Canada also mga 2 months na missing my family very much. Stress siguro is due to adjustment to Canadain working conditions "trabahong Kabayo" and distance from loved ones especially if sickness has occurred in Pinas.Tiis na lang or baka maloka ako,
i was in canada for 2 months, visiting.I like the pacing in canada better than in the US. people are more courteous and helpful. stress? you can have stress wherever you are. it's a matter of coping and handling...
hello, it's been a while.
I have siblings in Vancouver and in Toronto, they and their families adapted well after a brief period of adjustment. I have also siblings in the US and none of them had any difficulty adapting to their new environment.
For those who are leaving Pinas bound for foreign countries, set your worries aside and don't give up the opportunity to start a new life outside of Pinas without even trying. Good Luck!
Somewhere here in the net says there are 4 stages in the life of a canadian immigrant: euphoria, frustration, adjustment, acceptance (something like that).
So I expect to experience stress (second stage). Euphoria is the prevalent feeling so far though, since I'm still preparing for the trip. :)
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speak for everyone as people have different and respond to the challenges of life
Stress due to heavy loads of work must be rewarded with a time to relax. It's my way of rewarding myself time to relax in the internet reading useful articles like this.
distance from loved ones especially. nice job hoho...
Some people opt to live there because of the opportunities.
inggit lang sila kaya ka nila dinidiscourage, basta ang importante ang opportunity, kasi opportunity comes only once. SO grab it!!
I moved from Canada to Argentina. Things were a bit stressful as I didn't know the language or culture well. Things have improved though and although working is still difficult everyone is very nice. I am handling it better now. Like people said, you will feel stress anywhere. It is important to learn how to deal with it. Canada is a great place for Filipinos though.
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Hello. I just want to ask something. My dad and mom has been waiting our Visa. I am now 3rd Year College in UST; 18yrs. old. Well. Im jst scared what will happen to me when I got there in Canada. Am I gonna be a HIghschool student? Or I'll be a college student? If Highschool? What should I expect to the new environment? Im really really scared and i desperately need some advice.
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It is useless to live in that situations. I would suggest to migrate you.
I use to know many Filipinos when I was in Japan. Every where is difficult, but my friends are doing fine. Wish you good luck.
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Stress in canada. Is it really difficult to live in there ?
I would suggest you that please don't migrate. As it would not easy for your family specially children.
Stress due to heavy loads of work must be rewarded with a time to relax. It's my way of rewarding myself time to relax in the internet reading useful articles like this.
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