Episode 2: How to Work without Stress, The Takeoff (1/4)

In the construction industry, you face tight schedules, flaring tempers, and an endless list of other pressures. So stress must be an unavoidable part of the job, right? 

Wrong. It is possible to work without stress! On today’s episode of No Bullshit, Alex will teach you exactly how to balance the everyday life pressures both on the job site and off the clock. It’s important to remember that life is a marathon, and your emotional well-being is critical to staying healthy and living it to the fullest. 

Building on our last episode, you’ll hear how each color personality naturally responds to stress, so if you haven’t found out which category you fall into, click the link below to take the 4 Lenses Assessment before we get started.

What to look for in today’s episode: 

• The two traditional approaches to stress 
• How pressure, stress, rumination, and reflection relate to one another
• The eight areas of pressure management 
• The power of neutral thinking

In our first segment, The Takeoff, Alex will start off by outlining key stress signs to keep an eye out for in yourself and your teammates. Once identified, you can take the proper steps to address the stress directly. You will also be challenged to pull back and look at the bigger picture to gain control within high-pressure situations. And finally, you’ll find out how stress actually is developed, because it doesn’t just happen! 

Hit play on our next segment, The Level, to hear about some of the eight areas of pressure management. 

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Helpful Links

4 Lenses Assessment 

Work without Stress by Derek Roger

Life Change Index Scale (Stress List Score)