Personal Nature of Stress
Stress is a very personal experience. Because of that fact, the solution has to be as personal.
I introduced my new blog How is Stress Sabotaging Your Success to the world. I'd like to continue by talking about stress in general and a very simplistic way of handling it.
As unique as we are.
We all experience stress. It's the way of life in the 21st century.
Whether it's the line at Starbucks not moving fast enough, giving the
big presentation in front of an important client, or not quite having
enough funds to pay that one bill, we all experience stress.
Even though we talk about it in general terms, stress is very
personal. Not only in the causes it, but how we physically react to it.
For example, a person growing up in a big family might not feel any
anxiety to large, noisy environments with lots of people. Whereas the
only child, having grown up in a quiet environment, may have severe
reaction when entering a noisy room with lots of activity.
Likewise, the physical manifestation is also unique. Some people
experience that lump in the pit of their stomachs before giving a
presentation in front of a large group of people. Others may experience
a tightness in their neck and shoulders before having a challenging
conversation with a coworker or subordinate. There isn't a "one size
fits all" when it comes to the causes and effects of stress.
How to Overcome Stress
So when it comes to finding solutions, those have to be equally
personal. The reason for this is that stress is really a variation on
fear. Either a fear of a future, unrealized result or of some past
event. Either way, you are not focusing on the present moment. Once you
focus on the present, the fear of a future result or a past event become
irrelevant.
The next obvious question becomes, that's fine but how do I do that?
How do I change my focus to be on the present moment? That's what this
blog will be exploring over the coming months. I'll be sharing material
that speaks to a variety of stress related activities and suggest some
solutions along the way.
I'd love to hear what you think so please post your thoughts in the
comment section. If you have any questions, feel free to forward those
to mark@markfechner.com.
Thank you for reading.
Mark
Author
Mark Fechner - Owner/CEO
MFCoaching
Mark Fechner, CPC, ELI-MP, PCC, CPDS, CLDS, CTDS
Stress. Even the word can evoke feelings of anxiety. Stress is so ubiquitous today that we often don't realize when we are under its influence. Since stress is a very personal experience, the challenge is understanding your unique brand. Because of this unique nature, the solution needs to be just as unique and catered to your needs. What are your stress "triggers?" Once you identify your triggers, what is the next step in handling it?
Mark's mission in life is to make meaningful connections with people so that, together, we can change our lives, our community and the world for the better. He does this by creating a safe environment where:
Mark helps clients identify their personal and professional desires and helps eliminate the obstacles to attain those desires.
Mark is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Energy Leadership Index – Master Practitioner (ELI-MP), and COR.E Dynamics Specialist in Performance, Leadership and Transitions (CPDS, CLDS, CTDS) from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. He is also accredited by the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC).
In addition to his credentials, Mark's business experience includes:
- Entrepreneur since 1993
- music performance, production, and management;
- freelance graphic arts;
- inside and outside sales;
- computer programming and system analysis;
- financial trader in the Future and Forex markets;
- trainer and teacher.
This experience gives Mark the ability to speak the language of almost any professional, entrepreneur or artist.