Cool As A Cucumber Strategy
· Expect crises. One thing you
can always count on at work—another crisis is just around the bend. It's easier
to be calm, clear and focused in crises when you learn to expect them as a
natural part of working. Once you accept crises as business-as-usual, you can
have a plan in hand to help you handle the stress-filled times calmly.
·
Practice the pause. Train yourself to pause when you start
to feel overwhelmed. Take a couple of deep breaths and relax. You have two
nervous systems you can kick into gear—one for stressing and one for relaxing. The
good news is you can't be stressed and relaxed at the same time. Those
conscious deep breaths serve to switch you onto the relaxed track.
·
Act, don't react. There is a
moment between when something happens (crisis) and when you respond. It is in
that moment you have the choice to act consciously or react unconsciously. When
you pause to catch your breath, you allow yourself to choose a calm, conscious
course of action. Always give yourself time to think calmly and set priorities
under pressure.
·
Stay well-nourished. Get in the
habit of eating a good breakfast with protein daily. When it's crunch time,
you'll perform better.
Choose to bring your best!
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