
Tip #1: Think
positive
You need to be your own, best cheerleader. Your inner
monologue should be encouraging, not the voice of despair. Sure, things are
tough, but telling yourself that everything is doomed gets your entire body and
mind into a cycle of failure that is really hard to break. Studies show that a
positive mental attitude can lower blood pressure, improve short-term memory
and actually contribute to your chances of success. Let's hear you say, “I can do
this!”
Your mind might be willing, but if your body isn't, you’re
going to stress out. Avoid starting out with your body exhausted. That means
getting enough sleep, a bit of exercise and a really well-balanced diet. Get your body humming along and stress will
slide right off.
Tip #3: Take time off

Tip #4: Get some
structure
Our bodies can easily slip into a “fight of flight” mode
when we are surprised. This dumps adrenalin into our blood stream, makes our
pulse race and our blood pressure skyrocket. These micro-panics are very hard
on our bodies, and can sap our strength, leaving us exhausted. Plus, our brains
are very distracted when this happens, leaving us precious little thinking
power left over for actually solving the problem at hand. So try to spend a
little time at the start of every day thinking through what is in store for the
day. A little bit of mental preparation can reduce those “roller coaster” days
that leave us so drained.
Don’t forget that you are the master of your day. One of
the most powerful phrases we have is, “That won’t work for me.” If someone
tries to dump their stress into your lap, just uncork that magic phrase. Then
stop. Don’t try to explain why it won’t work for you, just look them in the
eye. You will be shocked by how effective this tactic can be. A failure to plan
on their part does not constitute a crisis on your part.
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