To work longer and harder?
To be all things to all people?
To meet all expectations?
To be perfectly flexible? Adaptable? Accommodating?

Stop.

The world is racing at an alarming rate. It is not possible to be all things, to all people, all the time. We place far too much pressure on ourselves, which can leave us feeling more like failures than the loving, compassionate, and supportive people we are.

5 Daily Steps to Keep Your Cool Under Pressure

Slow down.
Hydrate
Breathe deep.
Move your body.
Work smart

Slow Down. Slowing allows us to focus. In turn, we often speed up by moving much more efficiently through the task at hand.
Hydrate. Most Americans are dehydrated most of the time. Consuming enough quality water (no plastic containers please) wards off hunger and a host of other issues.

Breathe Deep. Breathing deeply into the base of the belly allows for our nervous systems to rest, repair, and reset. Take five minutes today to just breathe.
Move Your Body. Exercise. Walk to work. Stand up and move away from your desk every 90 minutes and stretch. Dance. The benefits are beyond measure.
Work Smart. It only takes a few tools and techniques to focus, power down, and complete more work in less time. Ask me.

From this more neutralized state, we create more space for the pleasures of life. And suddenly the pressure is off.

We find fortune and gratitude in the opportunities to:

Create Every Day
Commune with Nature
Gather with Family, Friends and Furry Companions
Celebrate