We’d all like to have grace under pressure. Easier said than done.
Today GenuLines looks at pressure and what you can do to make it manageable.
Stress and Motivation And How They Pressure Us
We’ve all been there. The deadline is looming and you’re not even out of the starting block.
We all recognize that feeling in the pit of our stomach as we settle down to work. But does it have to lead to stress?
And what does stress actually do to our motivation and focus?
Stressed Sick
Stress effects our bodies. It leads to higher blood pressure, anxiety, and a host of other symptoms.
It also makes it hard to concentrate on the task at hand.
Let’s say you’re feeling pressure at work, and it’s leading to stress. Your effectiveness could suffer.
You might be missing deadlines or making mistakes. You might even worry yourself sick and have to take a personal day.
Stress from psychological pressure can be the cause of all these problems.
Mounting Motivation
With good coping skills, pressure doesn’t have to lead to stress. It can affect motivation in a positive way, too.
When you’re feeling stressed, try practicing positive thinking or self-distraction. These are some of the many techniques that can beat stress and help your focus.
Like other skills, motivation under pressure takes practice. Learning to cope is crucial.
Positive coping mechanisms can help you melt away your stress. The stress is then replaced by a host of positive benefits of working under stress.
Performing Under Fire
When you master your stress levels and learn to perform under pressure you might notice a few things. You’ll keep a cooler head in difficult situations.
Your thinking is clear. Those around you may be struggling with the thought of some terrible outcome.
You’ll notice that your leadership skills improve, and that people turn to you in a crisis.
Up your game
You might also see that you perform better under pressure, People who do are in huge demand in most every industry.
At the office or behind a counter, performance under stress can lead to positive feedback. And promotions.
Employers value someone who can keep their cool. With a little bit of practice and some positive habits that someone could turn out to be you.
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