How to stay focused under stress
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- Ylonda Caviness , Family and Lifestyle Correspondent
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Ylonda Caviness
Family and Lifestyle Correspondent
Some of us panic under pressure, others freeze when we're stressed. Here's how to stay focused under stress, from family and lifestyle journalist Ylonda Caviness.
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How to stay focused under stress
- It’s important to step away from the stressful situation to recharge get some downtime.
- Physically step away; stand up and get a glass of water, go to your car for five minutes, get a breath of fresh air.
- Focus on something completely different to get your mind back on track; find something to distract you for a few minutes.
- Tell yourself failure is not an option.
- Remind yourself of your successes.
- Stay positive.
- Have confidence in yourself that you can get through the situation.
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