Are You Cool Under Pressure? . . . . you can be!
Are You Cool Under Pressure?
. . . . you can be!
Just about everyday we –you and I– are placed in situations that test our ability to remain patient, calm, composed, classy, productive, and in control.
Honestly, it’s quite easy to let emotions take over in situations that are considered stressful. Gosh, so many individuals let themselves turn into snappy, curt, unproductive monsters in the face of stress it must be easy to lose control emotionally.
Too often the excuse/apology for acting poorly is: ” I was stressed out”.
Listen up! Instead of loosing it in these situations we are presented with the opportunity to reveal the best we have to offer!
Create that “cool under pressure” persona for yourself. You can do it too! People do it everyday and those individuals are highly respected. No, it may not come naturally but it’s not impossible! Do things like prepare as best you can for pressure packed situations you know are coming i.e. big auditions, job interviews, presentations, negotiations.
Hey! Look the part! Take attorneys for example, their clothing and their facial expressions, it doesn’t hurt to look great while navigating your way through pressure packed situations and it may very well sway the outcome.
More seriously, take stock of your emotions when you feel it coming. Do not just let yourself lose control, instead seek solutions. Listen up, ask questions, and communicate.
There are ALWAYS situations that test us to the limit and are simply more than we anticipated but practicing the art of staying cool under pressure will make it a reaction that comes more naturally.
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