Five Ways I Handle Pressure

As much as a lot of us want life to be fun-filled, as much as we desire to have and enjoy the brighter side of life, for as long as we want the best out of life, we must come to terms with the fact that challenges and pressure will come our way.

Challenges and pressure are part of life but the attitude with which we face them matter a lot and often determine what becomes of us thereafter. Just like the title of the book “tough times never last but tough people do.”  My mathematics Teacher back in secondary school puts it this way, “may your way be rough.” Almost everyone in the class looked at him disdainfully… is this man here to teach or to curse … (laughs) but he took time to explain himself which was accepted by some while others remained indifferent.

The truth about life is that we will always face challenges- financial, relationship, career, spiritual, physical/health etc. these things put some form of pressure on us and how we handle them or react during this period/time (when we are under pressure) determines what we get out of such situation.  Below are five ways I handle pressure. They have worked and still working for me:

1. Music: One of the things I do when I am under pressure is to listen to inspirational songs or songs that will “distract” me from the problem and make me focus on the solution(s).
2. Heavy Sighing/Breathing Out: This has also worked for me, whenever I am under intense pressure, I try as much as possible to breathe out heavily and blow out some air. This reduces the pressure I feel within and relives me to a large extent.
3. Keep Calm: Taking some time to think and pretending as if there is no pressure is another “secret” on how to handle challenges and pressure. Learn to be calm in the midst of pressure so as to make the best/right decision. Be calm and learn to smile in the midst of pressure, I do this a lot. But know where to smile o…!! (laughs)
4. Be Positive: Being positive in spite of pressure is an attribute of champions a friend and father, S.A Ajala, says, “…challenges are the breakfast of champions.” Thanks dad, these words have worked and are still working for me.
5. God’s Help: Above all, never underestimate the power of the Greatest One, God. He is always willing to help, all you need to do is to acknowledge you need Him and, call for  His help. Hmm…He’s the present Help in need.

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