Interpret and understand the expectations associated with your pressure situation. Learn to determine which elements can be controlled, and which ones are out of your hands.
- Expectations can be overwhelming.…You look at the possible outcomes…and it feels like the odds are against you.…Everything starts to look difficult.…All you see are down sides.…You start to feel very alone…and even though your brain tells you to start working,…you freeze up, you can't move,…can't plan, can't act.…The expectations paralyze you.…So how do you get yourself moving?…Well, here are three tips…to help you manage the expectations.…
First, understand the full range of outcomes.…Even when you see only two outcomes, win or lose.…You need to understand that there are many types of wins…and many types of loses.…Consider a job interview.…While getting the job is the most desired outcome,…they may discover you're a better fit for a different job.…You might be asked to come back…for another round of interviews.…It's possible you're a better candidate…but the company still chooses another person.…
Then again, it's possible they may see you…as the second best candidate,…but the top candidate refuses their offer…so you get the job or maybe you get the job…
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10/24/2017- Identify pressure situations.
- Compare and contrast pressure vs. stress.
- Define factors of a pressure situation.
- Explain how to manage your resources.
- Describe how to stay focused during a pressure situation.
- Identify how to build resilience for pressure.
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