Handling Stress

Stress in moderation is good for us. We need to be stretched to perform at a high level, think of stress as like a rubber band. Some tension is needed to do the job properly. However too much stress is not good for us and we wouldn't want the band to snap. Usually stress is caused by not being in control of a situation or ourselves. If this is the case stand back and have a look at the situation, quietly on your own with piece of paper or with someone else, a coach or a trusted confidante. The situation is never as bad as it seems to us, and usually we just need to take some positive action towards clearing the issue that is causing us the problem. Action is the key.