Benefit From Stress Today!
It's been a funny old day ... I started off feeling in control, I had a couple of fantastic networking meetings, and things were panning out as I'd hoped. Brilliant!
Then I got a call that rattled my cage a bit. I got off the phone feeling stressed, and despite telling myself that everything was OK I still felt anxious and had that nagging feeling in the back of my mind. You know the one, the voice that won't let you relax.
If I reminisce back to my pre-coaching days I would have turned into a Well of Worry - over-analysing everything, doubting myself, and wondering what I could do to make the nagging go away. Thankfully things are far easier these days!
Equipped with my 'coaching toolkit' (my mind!) I sat down and asked myself:-
- What is the anxiety and stress telling me?
It's purpose wasn't to make me feel bad, but to provide a valuable warning signal.
For me it was a wake up call to remind me that I hadn't done all the preparation I needed to for a particular event. The phone conversation had hit a nerve because unconsiously I knew there was more work to be done, and the stress was my 'alarm bell' saying "Faye - get on with it!".
So what did I do? I worked hard, I did all the necessary preparation I knew I had to do, and I got a plan of action in place. And what did I get? A relaxed mind again. I got to turn off my mental-alarm and go back to the sanctury of a peaceful head-space!
So next time you get stressed, sit down for a minute, and get some clarity. What is the stress telling you? Find out what the problem is, then work out how to solve it. At a time when logic often bypasses us, focus on a simple process for a happy head!
Faye Hollands, Director of Outshine Consulting, specialises in Executive and Personal Performance Coaching, along with delivering dynamic workshops and seminars for those who want to take their life, team or business to the next level. Visit http://www.outshineconsulting.com.au today and sign up for your free weekly blast of inspiration and a no-obligation 30 minute coaching consultation to see if coaching can assist you.
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Contact: Faye Hollands
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