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How Successful People stay in control under pressure
There are many situations during the course of a day that can make us lose our cool; getting into an argument, having to listen to criticism, dealing with bad news, facing a project deadline etc. Its quite easy when everything is going well, but it is how you respond to these stressful events that sets you apart from the crowd.
Losing your temper once in a while is forgivable but doing so on a regular basis signals to others that you are not in control of your emotions and this eventually questions your credibility. See self practices to help you maintain your calm in the heat of the moment;
- Find an Outlet for Your Frustrations
It’s commonly known that a good workout at the gym helps to blow off steam. Find an exercise outlet that works for you; running, walking, cycling, swimming etc.and do it for the long term.
- Raise Your Emotional Self-Awareness
To manage your emotions, you need to know those situations and people that are likely to make you lose your patience and composure. Chances are, most of the things that get you upset are of a recurring nature. So start by raising your self-awareness in this crucial area, because self-awareness precedes self-management. Instead of reacting immediately, you can train your brain to listen, not interrupt, take notes etc. Do anything to buy time before you respond so you avoid thoughtless reactions. The more you do this, the more you’ll find yourself in the driver’s seat rather than letting others pull your emotional strings.
- Get Pen and Paper
Studies have shown that writing down our negative thoughts or worries about an upcoming important event has a calming effect and can improve our performance. The act of writing our thoughts down forces us to give coherence to stressful thoughts, which not only lessens the intensity of these thoughts but can even negate them. To prevent worries, stress and anxieties from sapping your brain power when you need it, get in the habit of writing down your worrisome thoughts.
- Listen to Music
To strengthen your calming muscle, practice listening to soothing music that relaxes your body and elevates your mind. Relaxation music helps you connect to your inner peace. When you quiet your thoughts and feel your source of peace within, it’s like having a stress-proof field around you. Give yourself these a few minutes every day.
