Managing the Stressors in Life
Greetings!
I don’t know about you, but life seems to have more stressors than years past. I am sure there are a host of reasons for this, but how we respond to those stressors impacts our image and brand.
It is 5:30pm Thursday evening and I am busy creating the blog for tomorrow. I have been for the last hour trying to get my office straightened up to face tomorrow with a smile….my Mother has called three times to “talk” …..the phone will not stop ringing…my feet hurt… and in 45 minutes I am to be at a networking event across town which if I leave now I will arrive fashionably late!
Now I can hear your comments. They probably include “so what”, “join the club”, “that is all, let me tell you…”, “your Mother loves you so be glad you still have her calling” and many others. And you are right!
How we face and control these and other stressors do impact the way you present yourself. I will, once I have finished this message, straighten up the last few papers, let any callers visit my voice mail, let the dog out, and refresh my looks. I will call my Mother while I am traveling because you are right, I love her and glad that I can still chat with her, leave my shoes off while driving, and finally arrive at the scene of the networking event.
I will then check my attitude, smile, put on my shoes and not worry about by feet, and ENJOY!!!! Iwill tell myself that each appearance I make with others is one snapshot and numerous snapshots create an image. Because I am in control and will manage the stressors of life, I don’t wish to enter the event and allow those stressors to “show” up with me, ha!
How do you control the stressors in your life? We would enjoy hearing your techniques so we can try them on for size.
Have a great weekend, enjoy the wonderful weather that most all of our country is experiencing!Nyda