Ok, question. How do you develop the skill of keeping calm under that kind of pressure? I get stressed for the silliest things, I'm sure there is a way to fix that.
> for a given level of stress you can definitely improve how you handle it
And in that toolbox should be venting to a friend or taking a break for the evening or weekend and splurging on a nice dinner or small holiday. That’s the article’s point: it’s insufficient to insist on managing it all internally.
That’s why it always cracks me up (in a sad way) when people tell someone suffering an anxiety attack to just calm down, or someone depressed to cheer up. Like oh, why didn’t I think of that? Thanks genius!
I think you've muddled things with a poor quote. I wasn't speaking in general, I was speaking of particular behaviors that reduce stress. The point of my comment was to encourage those who feel that they can't pause to gather themselves. I wasn't talking about quitting or changing careers.
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