Stay Calm Under Pressure by Taking Action
High pressure situations can ruin your nerves. If you feel yourself starting to crack under pressure, take back some of your control by taking action instead of putting out your fears.
As Business Blog Inc. points out, when you’re nervous or anxious about a situation, it can lead to inactivity. The problem is, it gives you more time to think about what terrible things might happen, instead of figuring out a way to fix them. While it’s okay to give yourself a little time to plan, the sooner you can take action, the better:
Once you’ve found the facts and corrected your point of view, it’s time to acknowledge the situation. Putting off the hard work of cleaning up the clutter only gives your fear more strength; investing your energy in improving your life is both inspirational and a great distraction from any worries that may surface. Remember that the desire to rise from the ashes will dramatically increase your productivity.
Of course, you should still take the time to define and evaluate your surroundings logically. But all these efforts must be directed towards taking action. Don’t sit back and think how awful it will be if your boss takes care of your case. Find a way to complete your work. Don’t go over all the possible failure scenarios; look for a way to improve your chances. Instead of focusing on your emotions, focus on the task at hand.