In order to get work done and perform well, we need to be able to fully concentrate. Anxiety and stress diminish our ability to focus — and in high-pressure environments or during periods of change, it can be difficult to get these under control. You need to find a way to ignore the stress and get into a calm state so you can achieve your goals. Here’s a simple method for staying calm under stress: every morning before you go to work, carve out time to simply focus on your breath — perhaps a 10- or 20-minute session. Whenever your mind starts to wander (maybe you find yourself thinking, "What am I going to do?” about something), just let that go and refocus on your breath. This sharpens attention and calms the mind. The key is to practice routinely so it gets easier to achieve a state of calm and concentration.
Adapted from
“How to Concentrate Under Pressure,” by Daniel Goleman.
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