I’ve just come back from a couple of days in the country – a complete change of pace, demand, activity … even got a few hours of forest bathing – bliss. I think for me, this ticked off #1 and #4 in this article I’m sharing about staying calm and staying on top of the stress.
You can preempt much of your stress with these vital practices.
The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90 percent of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control.
As long as the stress isn’t prolonged, it’s harmless.
Here’s the first 4
1. They Appreciate What They Have
2. They Avoid Asking “What If?”
3. They Stay Positive
4. They Disconnect
For all ten ways with explanations as well as the complete article and a great Performance vs Stress diagram head to http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/10-ways-smart-people-stay-calm_us_59134c00e4b0e070cad70b0b
