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7 Ways to Stay Calm and Collected When the Pressure's Getting to You

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What stresses you out? For me, it’s the sudden realization that I have a ton to do and no idea when I’ll get it all done. When I see project after project piling up in front of me, I lose all faith in my ability to produce high-quality work (if any at all).

My chest tightens up, I become super fidgety, and I tend to snap at people I care about over really stupid things. Though a little bit of stress can be healthy (it’s true!), too much is not, as it can have detrimental effects on your well-being and productivity.

So, it’s crucial to manage it. Because when your to-do list is pages long, and high levels of stress make you less productive, how’s that going to end up? Probably not so great.

This infographic provides seven things you can do to stay calm under pressure, making you better prepared to tackle whatever it is that is causing the anxiety. Good luck!