The way you control your emotions and how calm you are under stress greatly affects your final business results. Research has shown that sudden bouts of stress stimulate the brain to renew the cells responsible for better memory, but only if the stress is not long-lasting. Top managers have developed strategies to help them cope with stress. Here's what you should do.
Learn to appreciate what you have. Take a few minutes to remember what you are grateful for. This habit reduces stress hormones by 23 percent.
Stop wondering "what if". The final outcome is simply impossible to predict. So stop worrying about possible scenarios and focus instead on activities that will calm you down.
Positive thoughts relieve long-term stress. Help the brain not to "walk" and consciously place positive thoughts in it. One tool is to reflect on your day and find at least one positive thing. If it is not there, go back to the previous days.
Turn off. You cannot be available 24/7. Take breaks and intentionally turn off your cell phone or simply take a break from checking emails. If you can't afford it during the week, then definitely try it on the weekend.
Be careful with coffee, because excessive amounts of caffeine stimulate the secretion of adrenaline, so instead of reason, your emotions can overcome you.
Sleep is mandatory. It affects emotional intelligence and stress. When we sleep, the brain is literally recharged, reports Beauty and Health.
Say “no” to negativity. If you believe the negative inner voices, it's time to write them down on a piece of paper. Literally drop everything you're doing and write down what you're thinking. If you slow down the negative trend, you will be more rational and will be able to discern things more easily.
Change your perspective. You can't control the circumstances, but you can control how you react to them.
Breathe! Be momentarily aware of your breath. Thus, the brain will concentrate only on what it is currently doing.
Remember that you don't have to do it all yourself. In order to stay calm and productive, detect your weaknesses and find help from people around you. Sometimes a simple conversation with a colleague can "clarify" things, reports Beauty and Health.
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