Five messages to the partner of a stressed person
I’ve written an article about 12 things you shouldn’t do when stressed. You can read it here. Read 5 things to do.
Performance & wellbeing
12 things you shouldn’t do when you suffer from stress
t’s always a big step to recognize that you’re seriously stressed. Stress itself is a survival instinct that has been overactive for too long. So, it’s in the nature of stress that you just want to try overcoming instead of “giving in”. That is why it’s very hard to give yourself the peace of mind you actually need to feel good again.
Anger at work?? Learn about conflict management
Anger is a natural reaction that we as humans have to be able to defend ourselves in a deadly situation. The problem is that humans often react with the same fear and anger to organizational changes, redistribution of tasks, and the like as if we were attacked by a bear. Whether we acknowledge it or not, the feeling is there. It doesn’t help to just shut it off. Because it still guides your actions, thoughts, and personal strength. Learn more here.
Don’t go all in on changing habits instead; increase your awareness
Many believe that if they just set in on creating better habits, then their behavior will change and make the situation much better. That is simply not true. In modern work life, irregularity and unexpected changes are constant. Often the effect is you spending a lot of energy climbing a new habit, and at the same time slapping yourself because of your lack of persistence – the result doesn’t show.
Schhhh! Silence results in more effective meetings
Do you want to get rid of ineffective meetings?
There is always someone who talks more than others. Someone talks so much (and is so busy thinking about what they themselves should say) that they do not hear what others say. It does not result in much.
Now it’s not like I’m against talking. But I think it’s important that we give room for silence – even when we’re together and when we’re going to do something. As a leader you can use silence as an intelligent tool to facilitate meetings.
Book: Are you ready or hijacked?
Reading the book can improve your performance sustainably by increasing your awareness on your mental stage of mind and your personal energy – when you lead and when you collaborate. It can help you being more agile and change efficient. The book is full of tangible tools backed by science and many relevant cases from the modern corporate work life, where change, agility, and performance is in focus. Read more about the book here.