Many people told me that you can’t prepare for parenthood…
They were absolutely right.
Nothing in my life has challenged me as much as these past four months
There was a time when I would have crumbled under this pressure, or worse, never even tried!
Today I can’t imagine a life without my beautiful daughter and I believe I’m learning to navigate the challenges. But what changed?
Here’s what I’ve learned so far:
Thriving under pressure is fundamentally rooted in mindset.
A positive mindset reframes pressure from a daunting threat to a stimulating challenge, fostering a belief in one's ability to rise to the occasion.
This self-belief, coupled with effective emotional regulation, allows individuals to maintain focus and control anxiety in high-stress environments.
A growth mindset cultivates adaptability and flexibility, enabling quick adjustments to unexpected obstacles.
By shifting perspectives from threat to challenge, fixed to growth, and negative to positive, individuals can build the mental resilience necessary to not only endure but excel when faced with pressure.
A strong, positive, and adaptable mindset provides the mental framework necessary to navigate and excel in high-pressure situations.
Trust me, most days I feel like I don't know what the Hell I'm doing, but I'm not afraid of the challenge, and that's often half the battle.
If you find yourself experiencing anxiety around brand new or high pressure situations, let’s connect! I would be happy to help.
Steve Braun
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About the Author: Steve currently resides in the sunny Okanagan in British Columbia Canada where he spends his free time camping at remote lakes chasing monster rainbow trout with a flyrod.
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