We all try to avoid stress.
We plan to avoid it.
We prepare to avoid it.
Some of us even pray to avoid it.
And yet… stress still finds us—at the most unexpected time, in the most unexpected situation—and ruins our perfectly good plan.
That’s what this series is about: what to do when you’re already in stress.
We all know the first step:
Step 1: Don’t Panic
Easier said than done, but it matters. Panic makes you waste time, miss obvious options, and make decisions you regret. So this is must.
Lets say you have got panic out of the way.
But then comes the real question:
Step 2: What Next?
The truth is, different situations need different solutions, so we’ll go situation by situation.
Today’s situation:
Situation: Stuck in a Government Office Line Without Hard Copies
Imagine this:
You’re standing in a long line at a government office (passport office, for example).
You have soft copies of all the documents on your phone.
But when you reach the counter, they say:
“We need hard copies.”
Now the stress kicks in.
Because if you leave the line to find a print shop:
- You’ll lose your place
- You’ll likely lose the whole day
- You may have to come back again tomorrow and repeat the entire process
So what do you do?
Solution: Use Google + Print Shop + Pickup Delivery
Instead of walking out and wasting 30+ minutes, you can solve it faster:
1) Use Google Maps to find the nearest print shop
Search for: “print shop near me” or “xerox near me”.
2) Send your soft copy to the print shop
Call them or WhatsApp them the documents and ask them to print immediately.
3) Book a pickup/delivery person
Use any local delivery option (such as Porter / Rapido / Uber) to:
- pick up the prints from the shop
- deliver them to you at the government office
4) Step out briefly to collect
You may only need to go till the entrance/gate to receive it.
That’s usually 5 minutes, not 30.
And honestly, most people in a line will agree to hold your place for 5 minutes—especially if you politely ask.
Why This Works (And Reduces Stress)
This approach turns a “day ruined” moment into a quick fix:
- You don’t lose your place
- You don’t lose the day
- You stay calm and in control
- You solve the problem with minimal time and effort
Key Takeaway
When stress hits unexpectedly, don’t focus on what went wrong.
Focus on what resources you have—your phone, Google, and services that can do the running around for you.
Stress shows up to spoil your plans.
Smart Digital Solutions to save them.
Bottom line : ‘When is stress , Think Digital’
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