![]() There is an interplay between our reflexes and our reactions. Trying not to stress is like endeavoring to run away from your own feet. Stress is inescapable because it originates inside of us. Just as telling an upset person to ‘calm down’, which has never in the history of the world worked, telling someone not to stress is equally ineffective. Society offers an infinite number of maladaptive ways of escaping stress to no avail. Most people model how to ignore, avoid, or ward off stress. Stress is everywhere – including at workĪlthough stress permeates absolutely every part of our lives, we don’t get training on how to navigate stress effectively. We are in a stress season that has lasted longer than anyone could have predicted yet we persist. ![]() Most people are reeling from years of micro and macro traumas, all while trying to hold the course of business as usual. While there will always be those who seem to be able to rise to the challenge of adversity and uncertain times, this is not the norm. The world needs us to be responsive, adaptive, nimble while also being compassionate, kind and productive. We have essentially brought a fruit roll-up to a knife fight. I also know that our nervous system is ridiculously under-developed for the tasks at hand. Fawning has its place – but you can learn to manage it ….Ensure what you do is aligned with your values When you fawn, you’re giving yourself up.The response is natural – but it’s not always helpful.Stress is everywhere – including at work. ![]() ![]() It’s not easy – but there’s a better way. ![]()
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