Dr. Gary Carlson

Danielle, If you can approach this situation as a coach and the person accepts you as a coach then it will work. If it is only a release for this person on you and makes you uncomfortable you need to explain your guidelines to them. Dr. Gary Carlson

Danielle, Anytime you can include a person in your routine helps to keep consistency in your practice of facing stress. Having a person who you can socialize with is a win win for both of you. Dr. Gary Carlson

robert, It is good to have a plan and to realize you can survive with hope and faith. Dr. Gary Carlson

Gaylene, These are all great ideas and be sure to have a crisis team ready when you may need them that can cover each of your areas. Dr. Gary Carlson

eileen, It is very important to explain the outcomes expected from the meeting prior to the meeting. You need to hold to these expectations by putting high priority items first on the agenda. Communication needs to be directly related to the agenda item and make sure their is redundancy with discussion. If an individual is off track they need to know there input does not relate to the subject at hand. Dr. Gary Carlson

Christina, The key to these instances is the person who can reamain calm and respond with well thought out decisions for action. Keep your compsure to rest the situation as doable for resolutions. Dr. Gary Carlson

Colleen, There is good and bad stess. Some stress invigorates and is rewarding. Bad stress can cause depression and emotions which raises heart rates. Dr. Gary Carlson

Jose, You always do better when you prioritize and set the most neccesary items first. Finish them first. Dr. Gary Carlson

Jason, I know when you find an outlet it is something you need to stay with as long as it is healthy. Dr. Gary Carlson

Heather, Excellent plan. The important thing to not forget is to be consistent. Dr. Gary Carlson