Here's how you can effectively navigate stress and anxiety in a high-adaptability career.

R. Lazarus (1984) definiert Stress als einen Prozess, bei dem eine Person ein Ereignis als bedrohlich oder herausfordernd bewertet und gleichzeitig ihre verfügbaren Ressourcen und F?higkeiten zur Bew?ltigung dieser Herausforderung einsch?tzt. T. H. Holmes und R. H. Rahe fanden 1967 heraus, dass verschiedene Lebensereignisse, Stress ausl?sen k?nnen, wobei die Intensit?t des empfundenen Stresses stark von individuellen Bewertungen und pers?nlichen Umst?nden abh?ngt. Auszug der Holmes-Rahe-Stressskala: 1. Tod eines Ehepartners: 100 Punkte 8. Kündigung am Arbeitsplatz: 47 Punkte 10. Pensionierung: 45 Punkte 17. Wechsel des Berufs: 36 Punkte

Stress is a chronic problem when our bodies react to every deadline or bad driver like a tiger about to pounce. It's life-saving when we’re confronted with that life-threatening tiger. Study after study shows stress increases cognitive performance. So, why do many of us become overwhelmed by stress while others thrive in tough situations? Many of us internalize our stress responses—fight, flight, and freeze—as self-criticism, isolation, and rumination, so we’re bombarded by both internal and external negative stimuli. We become reactive and defensive. You can develop the ability to thrive under pressure through curiosity and experimentation, connection with others, mindfulness, and self-kindness.

One of my biggest takeaways from Sylvia Ann Hewlett’s book on executive presence is her observation that “agility in a leader is increasingly prized in a global economy characterized by relentless change and persistent volatility.” As humans, we have a strong aversion to change and deep evolutionary bias toward the way things have always been. In stressful careers that require course-correcting in response to new information, approach change with curiosity. I’ve built a practice of capturing data to use as baselines for designing lean experiments that iterate on existing processes. Take a step back to ensure work aligns with strategy behind it, and ask “what's the smallest, fastest thing we can do now to move in the new direction?”

At a neurobiological level, elite performers are able to rapidly reallocate internal energy resources during mental or physical challenges. We can all cultivate this ability, which starts with noticing how stress feels in our bodies. One strategy called “shuttling” involves moving your attention between what’s happening inside your body and what’s happening around you to ensure that you don’t get too overwhelmed by either internal or external stimuli in moments of stress. You can practice this as a mindfulness technique when you’re relaxed so that it becomes almost second nature.

Additionally, mindfulness fosters resilience by enhancing emotional intelligence and self-awareness. It helps you to understand your reactions better and develop healthier coping mechanisms. This perspective enables you to approach challenges with a clearer mind and more balanced emotions, ultimately contributing to sustained well-being and performance in a dynamic work environment.

Here are my recommendations for Prioritize Wellness - Embrace Routine Self-Care: Practical measures include the creature’s denial of fouled-air comfort, adherence to a practicable sleep cycle, physical activity, and the regulation of diet. These habits improve the toughness and general health of the person. - Integrate Wellness into Daily Life: Cater for self-care as a necessity and not as something that should be done after or if time permits. It raises energy as well as mood, which enable dealing with stress. - Value Self-Care: Focus on healthy living is not narcissism, but it is a necessity for effectiveness and flexibility in stressful professions.