7 Ways Successful
People Deal With Stress and Stay Productive
Dealing
with stress and facing your failures are a regular part of any career,
especially if you’re a young entrepreneur. It’s perfectly normal to fail and
nothing to be ashamed of. It’s an obstacle all successful people such as Steve
Jobs and Richard Branson have had to face. On your journey to success, you’ll
need to learn how to stay productive in spite of stress. Lacking focus means
you could easily make the wrong decisions and sacrifice your efficiency.
1. They
always ask for help
In his
book “The Virgin Way”, Richard Branson says that you should ask numerous people
about your idea before saying “We’ll give this one a miss,” or “Let’s do it.”
Many new
entrepreneurs and business people make a big mistake when it comes to asking
for help, because they think that they should do certain projects on their own.
You simply cannot do everything on your own, however. You’re not an expert in
every field – leave certain tasks to professionals. If you only rely on
yourself, you’ll end up stressed out and won’t finish every task properly. All
successful people hire experts in various fields in order to get certain jobs
done right. This will help you stay productive and focused on your job, while
guaranteeing that everything else will go according to plan.
Whether or
not you are sure of something, always seek a second opinion (and even a third).
However, make sure you ask the opinion of a professional and not a random
person. That way, you won’t waste your time over-analyzing it and wondering if
it’s a good decision or not.
2. They
share their experience with other professionals and reflect on their past steps
“This is
the key to life: the ability to reflect, the ability to know yourself, the
ability to pause for a second before reacting automatically. If you can truly
know yourself, you will begin the journey of transformation.” – Deepak Chopra
You’re
probably asking yourself why you should share your experiences with others. The
main reason is to get feedback from other experts, who will certainly share
their stories with you as well. You’d be surprised how many of them went
through the exact same things you did at the beginning of your career. This is
a great way to learn something new, and to avoid making mistakes that someone
before you already made.
Successful
people tend to write blogs in order to vent their constant stress and pressure.
By sharing your thoughts and even failures, you’ll not only get needed
feedback, but also relieve some of the stress that has been piling up.
Likewise,
when you document your story as an entrepreneur, it will be a lot easier to
reflect on your previous experiences and learn something from it. Before you go
to bed, evaluate your day and make sure you write everything down. At the end
of the month, write a blog post to
help you evaluate your month and assist other new entrepreneurs in their
careers. This will also make you more productive, as you’ll be better able to
reflect on your entire business journey.
3. They
learn all the time
No matter
how old you are or what job you are doing, learning is a lifelong process.
Knowledge is a precious and powerful tool in business world. If you want to be
successful, then follow this timeless advice from experts, and don’t forget to
keep building your knowledge.
When you
strive to keep learning new things, challenges will seem easier and decisions
will come more quickly. If having a blog isn’t important for your business but
is for you, then you’ll need to learn how to install WordPress and
start your journey on this simple and elegant platform. Staying interested in
new subjects will only help you stay on track in life, because there is no such
thing as unnecessary knowledge. But remember: Don’t do someone else’s job!
Always stay on top of your duties and know what results are expected of you.
4. They
make their gadgets work for them
Gadgets
are there to work for you and help you perform everyday tasks. You need to
learn how to make the best of them and use them properly. Having a quality
smartphone enables you to do much more than just tweeting, posting, and taking
photos. Use your phone to make a detailed schedule and organize yourself.
Moreover,
instead of going to the bank or using a laptop, you can download your bank app
and manage your transactions easily and quickly. There are many applications
for both smartphones and computers that save you a lot of time, so learn to use
them to your an advantage.
You can
even receive your phone notifications on a computer. If you’re in an office or
working on a laptop, it is a lot easier to manage your bank account, schedule,
and e-mails if your notifications are sent directly to your PC.
5. They
know what motivates them and keeps them going
“It’s not
the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” – Lou Holtz
In order
to stay stress-free and stay productive, you definitely need to find out what
keeps you motivated. Some are driven by the end goal, whereas some people just
cannot cope with huge problems and find their motivation in simple things.
No one can
tell you what will motivate you to keep going, but you need to find out by
yourself by not giving up. Walt Disney was told that he had lacked imagination
and was fired over it, but that did not stop him. Later he started many other
businesses that ended in bankruptcy. However, he eventually found the right
way. Most importantly, he didn’t give up; he was motivated during the whole
journey to keep on going and didn’t stop.
Motivation
plays a huge role in everything you do, so whatever you feel will motivate you
and make you happy at that moment – do it.
6. They
clearly separate their work and personal life
Many
people dedicate their whole life to their career and success. However, there
has to be a clear distinction between personal and business life. The fact is
that you cannot be productive the entire day, and you won’t finish all of your
tasks successfully if you work on them all the time. You need to establish
clear working hours and not needlessly work overtime.
When you
set clear working hours, you invest most your energy during that time on your
projects. Working all day long, on the other hand, won’t get you anywhere. You
will only be tired, stressed out, and unprepared for the next day. In order to
be productive, you also need to be happy, and there is no better way to be
happy than spending the other half of your day with your family and friends.
Moreover,
the best ideas come to mind at a time when you aren’t thinking about them.
Don’t let your personal life suffer – have fun with your family, travel, and
enjoy your hobbies.
7. They
relax and stay calm
“The idea
is that one’s temperament improves with age; that you learn to deal better with
people and become more benevolent and loving. That’s not necessarily true. I
try to stay loose, but sometimes the best thing to do is get yourself away and
take a good nap.” – Robert Duvall
It’s
extremely important to learn how to relax and dispel negative thoughts. Some
people need a physical activity such as jogging or the gym in order to blow off
some steam. On the other hand, some people enjoy doing yoga in
order to achieve their desired state of mind. However, all of us need to learn
how to relax and take a deep breath while at work. If you’re stressed out, it’s
less likely that you’ll be productive, so you need to learn how to cope with stressful
situations in order to stay focused.
KATARINA
MILOVANOVIC
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