How Do You Handle Uncomfortable Situations?

Sounds corny, but literally taking control of the things you can control, which is your thoughts, and not letting it get to you.

Meditation definitely helps if you naturally frag out about situations, but at the end of the day its about being aware of what you think and how you react to those thoughts.

If there are things you cannot control at all, then its fruitless worrying about it

If it is something you can control, eg you made a mistake, you hired the wrong person. Just look to learn from the lesson and either makes immediate changes, or be aware of what happened so you don't make the same mistakes again.

Don't sweat the small stuff

Not sure if thats what you wanted but hope it helps someone out there

I think this is a good example of why outcome planning is so important. I'll assume for the sake of argument that when you hired a new team member it wasn't just for overnight - you wanted someone who would be there to help develop and grow your business, someone who could help the bottom line and make everyone a bit more money at the end of the day.

So why would you get upset if it took that employee a little longer to get rolling? You could struggle with turning your employee into something they aren't supposed to be or you can appreciate that your business is a slow but momentously building process. You should've hired him for his skill and if that takes extra time to shine through then that's okay.

Or inversely, say you did hire someone to be aggressive and quick to respond to situations. Well what made you think that this person would act that way? If they didn't exhibit signs of this at the interview then you shouldn't expect it in their quality of work. If they did and they are still acting incongruent to your expectations then guess what? You can get rid of them and be confident that they are not the right match.

Confidence helps greatly. Know that overcoming uncomfortable situations helps you to become a stronger, wiser and an experienced individual. Life should be viewed as a game ... each challenge brings you to a new height of awareness.... and being a successful and happy person consists of taking risks!

Love the posts guys, thanks!

Just enter the uncomfortable situation again and again. eventually the feelings of discomfort subside, as did yours!

meditation, experience and self confidence helps a lot.

Sir, there is nothing like speaking confidently from the failures and successes of personal experience. I applaud you.

LLS

To handle potentially uncomfortable situations I breathe deeply, try to relax and try to utilize courage and patience if necessary.

I stay confident and be honest with myself. Also, just accept what you can control, what you can't, and what you shouldn't even be trying to control. This usually helps eliminate the discomfort

Take time to adjust and comprehend the situation. Sit back and analyze it. What went wrong? What is happening? How can i turn this into a positive? Where can this end up in a few weeks, months, or years?

Exercise is a great way to get stress out of your system if you can fit it in at appropriate times.

I also take a shed load of natural supplements every day which help my nervous system and body in general - spirulina, garlic, cayenne pepper, ginkgo, bowel flora and fish oil capsules.

Malc