Dr. Gary Carlson

Christopher, First I would like to congratulate you on your ability to solve your stress issue. You have begun to build a balance in your life with exercise, mental rejuvenation with reading and your studies. The only areas you may be already attending too are healthy living and spiritual rejuvenation. Good for you!! Dr. Gary Carlson

ARGELIA, It is important to plan for the worst scenarios in your plan. Anything less places your goals in danger. Dr. Gary Carlson

Jamie, Ownership is important to all of us on the responsibility we possess in any task. When our people have a communication with their supervisor helps with the accomplishment of the goals and objectives. Dr. Gary Carlson

Christopher, Humor is used for many reasons. Somtimes people respond to a stressful situation by smiling or laughing. It could be perceived by some as not appropriate. If you understand the stress then you will not overreact to someones response with laughter or other body language that seems not appropriate to the situation. Dr. Gary Carlson

Laura, We live in a very diverse country and will become even more in the future. It is good to communicate with a good listening ear. 87% of our communication is through listening to our communicator. Dr. Gary Carlson

Joel, This is when we need to be flexible with the schedules people have. Use all the alternatives to get people involved with repeated alternate times and use the technology available for the stakeholders to receive the information. Some meetings can be done by Skype or other video capabilities. Dr. Gary Carlson

Cristina, I usually refer to it is not the end. Many people have failed yet to survive and succeed. Some of these people are famous today. The answer to down times is persistence. Evaluate why you are where you are now and then move on. You will always be there for guidance and support. Dr. Gary Carlson

Cristina, Expectations and the value of the expectations should be presented at the beginning of the course or activity. Then when something disruptive may happen you can refer to the expectations from the beginning and state the value. The idea of remaining professional is very good. Also remember to keep the emotion from you calm and collected. Never rise to the emotion of an unhappy student. Dr. Gary Carlson

Wayne, Good planning makes the information relavant to the stakeholders. In today's world we need to provide alternatives for our people to get the information. With the technology available this can be done. Dr. Gary Carlson

natarsha , Good for you with your practices. Passive is probably the technique that is that keeps the issue in perspective. When emotion rises the issue gets out of hand for logical solutions. Keeping your life in a balance with exorcise, good health habits in eating, mental activity and spiritual rejuvenation keeps the stress in a workable form. Dr. Gary Carlson