OWNING YOUR STRESS


OWNING YOUR STRESS FOR SUCCESS


Planning, Prioritizing, And Sharing The Load


By Rod Bolls I


t’s no secret that today’s work envi- ronment is stressful. With our current economy, labor force, and global


supply chain, it’s not been easy. Businesses are dealing with an over- load of responsibilities, and we are all feeling pinched to succeed. Customers are getting more and more impatient. Leaders are navigating through employee burnout, disengagement, anxiety, and dissatisfaction. And it’s no wonder. We’re expected to be always “on,” with 24/7 emails, phone calls, instant messages, texts, meeting invites, pop-ins, and reminders. Everyone’s multitasking, and it feels impossible to stay on track or in the moment. Some would say that working at a fast pace is good for us and stress can push things to happen. But constant distractions and negative atti- tudes will take control if we let them. I believe the key to success is how we prepare for inevitable stressors. As an athlete, I know what it’s like


to push myself physically, often for many hours. But for optimal long-term performance, I can’t go at full speed all the time. To avoid injury and fatigue, I prepare for each workout or race. The course will change,


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