Managing Stress for Executives

As companies continue to seek operations savings in the case of flat markets, there is still a tendency for organizations to run leaner than they did even 5 years ago.  The consumer goods industry is a prime example of this trend.

As a result, the reported (and un-reported) stress levels reported in some businesses are at an all-time high.  Not everyone is equally adept at handling these increased stress levels and some people require coaching.

According to TalentSmart who has conducted research with more than a million people, they’ve found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control.  Many of them are able to do the following:

1.            They appreciate what they have

2.            They avoid asking what if

3.            They stay physically active

4.            They disconnect from work regularly

5.            They limit their caffeine intake and rely on natural stimulated self-being

6.            They don’t deprive themselves of sleep

7.            They Squash negative self-talk

8.            They re-frame their perspective when feeling off kilter

9.            The breathe, meditate of using breathing exercises

10.          They have and use their support systems around them

Farewell,

Mike