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1. Expect It<\/strong><\/p>\n Too often, we put our heads in the sand and pretend life shouldn’t<\/em> be busy. But let\u2019s be real: we live in a world that runs at 100 miles an hour. So let\u2019s face it\u2014stress is part of our reality.<\/p>\n Imagine a matador going to their doctor, complaining: \u201cI\u2019ve been feeling a lot of work-related stress lately.\u201d<\/em> Well\u2026 your job is literally to wave a red blanket in front of angry bulls. Of course you\u2019re stressed.<\/p>\n Or picture a hockey goalie coming home after a game saying: \u201cI couldn\u2019t even watch the game\u2014people kept shooting pucks at me all night!\u201d<\/em> Yes\u2026 that\u2019s the job.<\/p>\n If you’re a busy CEO, manager, or leader\u2014or just living a full life\u2014stress is going to happen. So instead of resisting it, expect it. When you accept that it\u2019s just another Tuesday, your perspective shifts\u2014and stress becomes much more manageable.<\/p>\n For example, I\u2019m a speaker. I often deliver keynotes to large audiences, sometimes over a thousand people. I customize each presentation, sending out surveys to team members in advance to ensure the content directly addresses their needs.<\/p>\n I typically send those surveys 30 to 60 days before the event. Still, the night before the presentation, there are always a few responses that trickle in. And, without fail, at 6:00 AM on the day of the event, I\u2019ll receive another last-minute response from someone who just remembered to fill it out.<\/p>\n So what do I do? I adapt. I don\u2019t roll my eyes or get frustrated. I expect it. That\u2019s why the night before any speaking engagement, I keep my evening free. I know changes might come in. And in the morning, I\u2019m up early, ready to tweak my presentation so that every single person in the room feels seen and heard.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the power of expecting it. When you do, it doesn\u2019t catch you off guard\u2014and it doesn\u2019t own your stress response.<\/p>\n 2. Prepare Others to Expect It Too<\/strong><\/p>\n If you tell your team, \u201cI guarantee your workload will not increase,\u201d<\/em> you\u2019re not being honest. The economy is what it is, and sometimes resources are tight. Workload will increase. There will be more on their plates than they can finish in a single day.<\/p>\n So be upfront. And not just with your team\u2014be honest with your family, too.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t over-promise things you might not be able to follow through on. For example, instead of telling your child, \u201cI\u2019ll be at every single baseball practice,\u201d<\/em> say, \u201cI\u2019ll do my best to be there, but sometimes I may not make it.\u201d<\/em> That way, if you do<\/em> show up, it\u2019s a pleasant surprise\u2014not a disappointment avoided.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s say you have a meeting that ends at 5 PM and a family dinner at 6. Realistically, that meeting may run long. Traffic could be heavier than usual. So instead of saying, \u201cI\u2019ll be there at 6,\u201d<\/em> say, \u201cI\u2019ll probably arrive around 7:30. Go ahead, and I\u2019ll meet you there.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Then, if you show up at 7:00? You\u2019re early, and it\u2019s a win!<\/p>\n So under-promise. Prepare the people around you to expect that you might be late, or that your schedule is full. Managing their expectations helps you<\/em> feel less guilty\u2014and helps them<\/em> feel more informed.<\/p>\n 3. Be Your Best<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019re not at your best when you\u2019re panicked and stressed. So what do you<\/em> need to do in order to feel present, energized, and resourceful?<\/p>\n Think of the airplane analogy: you have to put on your own oxygen mask before helping anyone else.<\/p>\n I travel a lot for speaking engagements. I used to rush home on the first available flight after an event, and the minute I walked in, my husband would say, \u201cI missed you!\u201d<\/em> But instead of being present, I\u2019d say, \u201cI have to catch up on emails. I have so much to do\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Now, I do things differently. I take the last<\/em> flight out.<\/p>\n After the engagement, I give myself a break. I might visit a museum or take one of those two-decker city bus tours. Sometimes I go on a food tour\u2014I love wandering around with a guide, learning about the local culture.<\/p>\n Then I go back to my hotel, catch up on emails, do my follow-ups, and prepare for what\u2019s next. When I finally return home\u2014whether later that night or the next day\u2014I\u2019m fully present.<\/em> I walk in rested, happy, and ready to say, \u201cHow was your day? Tell me everything.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n So whatever you need to do\u2014whether that\u2019s taking a walk, hitting the gym, journaling, or meditating\u2014do it. You owe it to yourself and the people around you.<\/p>\n I had a client who used to walk through the door stressed and short-tempered. His kids would run up to him, excited, and he\u2019d snap. Now, he decompresses first\u2014goes to the gym or takes a walk. By the time he gets home, he\u2019s grounded. He walks in with energy and says, \u201cWhat are we playing tonight?\u201d<\/em> He\u2019s present. 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