How do you handle stressful situations?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:49:12 -0400

One thing that is certain is that we will all experience stressful situations. How we handle it is our choice. Our attitude has a profound effect on how we handle the situation and on how those around us react to it as well. Instead of being overwhelmed by stressful situations we should view them as challenges and focus on the task at hand. Attached is an article containing 13 secrets for performing under pressure. Do you do any of these things and or how do you think they will help you?http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2015/07/28/secrets-for-performing-better-under-pressure/?SiteID=cbaolcompromotion_july_106

13 Secrets for Performing Better Under Pressure

Handling pressure is a skill, and you can learn it. Check out these great tactics for doing your best when the heat is on.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 30 at 2015 12:57 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:57:22 -0400

Slowing down and being positive are the most helpful for me.

Focusing on the task at hand - those things that are under my control - is the only method that I know how to use. Those things outside of my control are worth acknowledgement but not worry - they are going to be what they are going to be.

Response by SSG Melvin Nulph made Jul 30 at 2015 1:31 AM

SSG Melvin Nulph — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 01:31:13 -0400

If time allows, take a step back & take a deep breath, then try to look at it from a third persons point of view.
No matter what, I can not get emotional, (anger, shocked or even happy) with the nerve damage my body attacks me, so staying calm and think it through is the only option I get other than walk away. One reason I do my best to live a stress free & very simple life, spending most of it away from others its just me and my Bulldog & yes she gets bossy at times but nothing I can't handle.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Jul 30 at 2015 2:59 AM

CPT Chris Loomis — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 02:59:53 -0400

Tactical breathing......

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 30 at 2015 4:18 AM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:18:46 -0400

Yes. It's a learned skill but it can be done. It took me a long time but I can do it with success.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 30 at 2015 4:54 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 04:54:04 -0400

Focus on what I can control about it and breath.

Lift when all else fails.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 30 at 2015 5:29 AM

SFC Stephen King — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 05:29:12 -0400

I listen to music just like the article states.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 30 at 2015 7:25 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:25:09 -0400

Private Snuffy finds his old Stress Card and presses the blue button as hard as possible until his fingers are red to see if the change in color will make everything go away (if you don't know what a stress card is, just practice yoga). Then he talks to several chaplains. He ponders and prays. He takes a deep breath, then exercises to clear his head. If the pressure is still there he goes to sick call. If we are lucky he goes to mental health. After that he takes leave. Meanwhile, everyone else experiences more pressure because Snuffy can't pull his own weight.

Response by SGT Kristin Wiley made Jul 30 at 2015 8:36 AM

SGT Kristin Wiley — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 08:36:41 -0400

I use a few of these techniques. I have to remind myself that I can only control my actions, and I shouldn't stress about things I have no control over. It's difficult, and I still think I handle stress poorly, but at least I'm aware of it and trying to make improvements.

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Jul 30 at 2015 9:32 AM

MSG Floyd Williams — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 09:32:30 -0400

Working out help relieves stress!

Response by SGT William Howell made Jul 30 at 2015 10:08 AM

SGT William Howell — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:08:13 -0400

I handle it best through the use of strategically placed explosives or I hug it out, depending on the situation.