7 Ways To Manage Stress And Stay On Top Of Your Performance As An Executive Or A Political Leader
Updated: Jan 2, 2023
Written by: Oksana Irwin, Executive Contributor
Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.
A corporate executive or political leader is expected to always be in charge, act confident, and offer solutions and answers. Leaders are expected to have a high level of emotional intelligence and to always be in control.
But what if you don't always feel assured, in charge, confident, or in control?
What if you are going through a transition in life or career and are facing new challenges you haven’t dealt with before and you don't have the confidence or clear answers?
What if you have challenges with your team or superiors?
What if you have challenges in your personal life?
What if you have uncertainties, fears, doubts, or are unsupported by your team?
What if you are experiencing impostor syndrome in your new role, and are lacking clarity and do not have clear solutions to the issue you face?
What if your main project is not going well, you don't feel in control, and are experiencing significant financial challenges?
What if you have personal challenges, are going through a divorce, are having issues with kids, or have been dating unsuccessfully?
What if you have developed unhealthy habits to cope with the enormous stress and pressure and don’t know how to get your health and mental state back on track?
Despite all this, you are still expected to ‘perform’, act confidently, be at the top of your game, and ‘deliver results’.
Imagine having solutions to your biggest professional and personal challenges, whether they are with your team, your finances, your time, your intimate relationship, your kids, or your relationship with yourself.
Managing stress and performance as an executive or political leader can be challenging, as these roles often come with a high level of responsibility and pressure. However, there are several strategies that can help you effectively manage your stress and maintain your performance in these roles:
Practice good self-care: Make sure you are taking care of your physical and emotional well-being by getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, managing your stress, and engaging in regular physical activity. If you are having trouble staying consistent with healthy habits, get an accountability partner who can help you stay on track with your commitments.
Establish strong boundaries: Set limits on your availability and make time for relaxation and leisure activities. Incorporate "Me Time" blocks in your calendar. That's a true action step to creating a work-life balance to help you relieve work pressure, and get re-energized and motivated.
Prioritize tasks: Make a list of your responsibilities and prioritize them based on importance and deadline. Use a sophisticated organizational management system to help assist you with that. This can help your brain focus on the most pressing and important tasks and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Delegate tasks: As an executive or leader, it can be tempting to try to do everything yourself. However, delegating tasks to others can help reduce your workload and improve your overall effectiveness. Set up an accountability system to oversee the delegated work by reviewing results, accomplishments, and milestones.
Seek support: Seek support by hiring a Mars Venus Executive Coach who can help you deal with your professional or personal challenges in a confidential and supportive way.
Practice stress-reduction techniques: There are many techniques that can help you manage stress, such as deep breathing, meditation, mindfulness, spending time in nature, doing physical activities, or even walking your dog in the park. Anything that gets you away from your laptop or phone is helpful. Practice leaving your phone at home when you are not working. For men, to reduce internal stress, it's helpful to engage in testosterone-building activities, like working out at the gym, going for a drive, attending a sporting event, fixing something in the garage, or meeting an old friend for social bonding.
Take breaks: Make sure to take regular breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge. This can help you maintain your focus and productivity.
By implementing these strategies, you can effectively manage your stress and maintain your performance as an executive or political leader.
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Oksana Irwin, Executive Contributor Brainz Magazine
Oksana Irwin is a certified Mars Venus Business and Executive Coach, a Gender Intelligence expert, a best-selling author and a speaker. She is a multi-faceted, passionate entrepreneur who has been in the business world for over two decades and is well known in the online space for her transformational seminars and workshops.
She has helped many leaders, business owners and entrepreneurs create breakthroughs in their businesses, reach their goals and achieve success without compromising the quality of their lives.
She coaches business leaders worldwide in the Mars Venus business framework, systems and methodology that help them earn more money in less time and create extraordinary results in their careers, professional and personal lives.
