Overcoming A Stressful Situation In The Business World

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How do you overcome a stressful situation while at your place of business? Although I am a layman, I have some experience in dealing with anxieties in the business environment. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stresses and anxieties.

Sometimes, we get stressed when everything happens all at once. When this happens, a person should take a deep breathe and try to find something to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.

Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that make us feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel anxious, open up your small notebook and read those statements.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to break the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your chances of success.

In dealing with your anxieties, a person should learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of focusing on exaggerated assumptions that may or may not happen, focus on the present and rely on the facts of the present situation.

Sometimes, it helps to be able to talk to someone about our stressful situations. Talking to a trusted friend, or professional can not only make us feel better, but they might be able to give you additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem.

Our anxieties and stresses can sometimes get the best of us, however there are many helpful resources available to us. It might take some hard work and persistence, but it is possible to find those answers in managing your anxieties.

Stanley Popovich
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8 Comments on Overcoming A Stressful Situation In The Business World

  1. Caity on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:46 pm

    2. What I have found is that the relationship of familiarity and contempt is a function of personality. Some people, I myself included, follow that adage. The best way to overcome it is to develop a little more love for humanity in general – and think of annoying characteristics as unique attributes. Its difficult, good luck.
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  2. kwazywabbott on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:48 pm

    3. We all need to reserve a bit of ourselves for ourselves. Don’t give everything away. As far as the difference in neatness/slovenliness goes–that’s always a problem. I’m like you, neat and organized. I have lots of stuff and keep it in good condition. My books and cds are always alphabetized. My home office is a thing of beauty. Most of my friends are either slobs or they live in virtually empty spaces. I have never had a roommate so I can’t advise you there.
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  3. Al W on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:50 pm

    4. Not to assume that familiarity breeds contempt is the first step. If something bothers you, you should talk it over with him. In the end it will make your relationship stronger.
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  4. Kimbermai on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:52 pm

    5. Everyone needs space and time away from people they are around alot – you need to change up your routine and try to find ways to carve out days and times when you can work and be away from him…too much is too much. The only way to resolve is to change things up and get some personal space.
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  5. tirod on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:54 pm

    6. I’m going to say this few different ways to communicate a philosophy.

    You give respect, you get respect.
    Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
    Love thy neighbor.
    Know yourself.

    Yeah, we all get into a snit, but I don’t see your roommate doing anything to help. That lack of consideration, and the potential of not confronting him with his behavior, contribute to you getting angry again.

    Reverse it – look at it from the outside – aren’t you just as comfortable with your predictable behavior, and don’t you have habits that lead you to do the same thing?

    Aside from the self examination, it’s time to think about separating your physical space from your business partner. BUT, it often doesn’t work at all. Say, you get married and set up house with another – you’re going to have to get used to their idiosyncracies, and, after 35 years of marriage, I can tell you it could get even worse! Still, you discount it because They Have To Put Up With YOU, right? It’s a tradeoff. You treat them the way you want to be treated, because the alternative is usually negative and very counterproductive. You respect them so they respect you. You love their little behavior glitches because that’s them – and it could be worse. You know how you will act and react, and can decide to make a better choice.

    Finding an understanding with yourself now will help for the rest of your life, because life just won’t go away and leave you alone – and you really don’t want it to.
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    Not quitting a marriage and learning the deeper truths, which you will after a few decades if you think about it.

  6. Blue on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:56 pm

    7. I always find myself in this kind of situation. Someone who means the world to me today, becomes the most nerve-raking person in the world tomorrow. His/her pet peeves that I thought were endearing today, become the menace of my life. I, of course, realize that others think of me the same way.
    I keep a few friends and a lot of acquaintances. The friends will love you whatever you do. And the acquaintances I never get too friendly or familiar with.
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  7. Dr. Bob on Fri, 26th Feb 2010 11:58 pm

    8. Simple Answer: It is not true that "familiarity breeds contempt." You have fallen into a common logical trap by assuming that nonsense is true. Don’t start from a premise that is so easily negated!
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  8. roberticvs on Sat, 27th Feb 2010 7:44 am

    9. Tough Question: If familiarity breeds contempt, then how do I overcome contempt in my relationships?
    We’ve all done it to some extent; we get used to a routine between friends and co-workers and spouses and over time, we develop anger and frustration over their predictable behaviors. We get angry at our girlfriends for always saying/doing the same thing in social situations or worse, a stressful situation. We get angry at our co-workers for always letting us down, or going over our heads, or something similar. How do we beat it?

    My situation: I’m business partners AND roommates with a friend of 13 years. He’s very laid back, sloppy and predictable, while I’m a neat-freak and territorial and goal-oriented. From time to time I get enormously angry at him and have to remind myself that he’s not a "threat" to my world (as it were). It’s having an impact on our friendship, though.

    What insight do you have for me? How can I beat this psychological trap?

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