Why Stress Can Make You Jump To Conclusions
Picture this: you’re in an important meeting, talking to a colleague, and perhaps discussing a recently completed project. Suddenly, a frown flashes across your co-worker’s face as you speak. What would your next move be? Would you ask her, “Why the frown?” Maybe “Is something on your mind?” Or would you fill in the mental […]
Maakt stress je koppig? Leer drie manieren om meer meegaand te worden
Ben je ooit eigenwijs genoemd? Of inflexibel? Het vasthouden aan je grenzen en overtuigingen kan je ver brengen. Mensen weten wat ze van je kunnen verwachten, het helpt je obstakels te overwinnen en de dingen en personen te beschermen die belangrijk voor je zijn. Maar soms, vooral onder druk, kan diezelfde inflexibiliteit averechts werken. Je […]
Stress Making You Stubborn? 3 Ways To Be More Flexible
Have you ever been called pig-headed? Intractable? Or stubborn? Standing firm by our beliefs or values can get us far in life, it’s true. We enjoy healthy relationships by setting boundaries, overcome obstacles by persevering, and protect the things we love by defending them. But sometimes, and especially when we’re under pressure, that very same […]
Ever Feel Like Hiding From The World? This Is The Probable Cause
Picture yourself in a room full of people you barely know at a busy networking event. You came to make new connections, but how do you feel about that now? Are you confident and keen to mingle, or are you nervous and shy? We all handle social situations differently. While some people may feel fine […]
When Stress Makes You Go Quiet
Do you ever struggle to express your thoughts and emotions when you’re under pressure? Or find yourself giving short, minimal answers to avoid potentially stressful discussions? Perhaps you can recall a time when you felt like yelling inside, but instead, you clammed up and became silent while your mind was racing? Withdrawing into silence is […]