Staying Calm Under Pressure

Leading a campground can be stressful. Very stressful! Between campers, our staff and the challenges of managing often aging facilities and infrastructure there is no shortage of triggers to set off our emotions. Research, however, shows that the ability of leaders to remain calm under pressure is linked to positive performance. 

Dr. Travis Bradberry, the author of the bestselling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 suggests ten strategies successful people use to stay calm under pressure

#1: They Appreciate What They Have

#2: They Avoid Asking “What If?”

#3: They Stay Positive

#4: They Disconnect

#5: They Limit Their Caffeine Intake

#6: They Sleep

#7: They Squash Negative Self-Talk

#8: They Reframe Their Perspective

#9: They Breathe

#10: They Use Their Support System