Control your environment 59
If you are under a lot of stress, listening is not the only thing that
other people can do for you. Letting you take time to scream,
rant or cry will help defuse your emotions, so that you can move
into a more rational state of mind.
Get organised
Being organised may seem like a small step that will have little
effect on your stress levels, but don’t underestimate it. It will be
when you are at your most stressed that the inability to nd that
essential component or letter or tool will seem like an iceberg
heading towards the bow of your ship.
Also, starting to get organised is easy, so it is an ideal way to start
to seize control. The danger is that, in a time of pressure, organ-
ising yourself could become a displacement activity that does
nothing more than distract you from your stress. So, follow these
three simple rules for organising yourself or your work when you
are feeling under stress.
Rule 1: Tidy frenzy
You don’t have much time, so set yourself a strict time limit, like
four minutes, to tidy your space and clear it of clutter. If you can,
a good way to do this is to play a piece of fast-rhythm music that
lasts three to ve minutes and do as much as you can before it
ends. You will be amazed at how much tidying and organising
you can do under this constraint, and how good you will feel
when it is done.
brilliant
tip
If you really do not have someone, then finding a private space to
express yourself, and writing down your feelings and frustrations
are the next best thing.
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