Quick Calm Under Stress
You feel stress rising and want to react immediately. What is the best first step?
The situation
You feel stress rising and want to react immediately.
Recommended Response
A. Pause for a few seconds and ask, "What outcome do I want from this?"
Context matters. This is a recommendation for the situation described, not a rule for every interaction.
Why is A the recommended response?
Understanding this situation
A short pause can interrupt the automatic reaction. Thinking about the outcome helps you choose words that serve your goal.
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