Panic
Definition
Sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety.
Practical Tips
- Take some deep breaths.
- Remind yourself to Relax, we often get carried away in the moment. Stay cantered and focus on the job in hand.
- Having a ‘purpose’ can distract you away from panic, if you haven’t a purpose, create a default distraction e.g. look around for objects beginning with the letters of the alphabet (in order).
Beliefs and Affirmations
I am able to keep in a relaxed state in challenging times, by focussing on my breathing.
Rules
(How to make it very HARD to feel the negative emotion)
The only time I will allow myself to feel …………Panic, is when I forget I can take control of my mind.
Example Challenges
We are going on holiday and are late for the flight! (DC013)
Internet gone down and I can’t access Facebook!! ARRG!!! (DC021)
I get stressed when my mobile battery dies and I cant charge it. I panic and get anxious as someone might want to get in touch, they may have messaged me and I am not able to get back to them so they might get cross! (DC078)
DC134 I’ve just put diesel in my car instead of petrol!!!!!
DC141 I don’t know how to build up a rapport at business networking events, therefore I don’t go and I need to.
Quotes
“Leadership has been defined as the ability to hide your panic from others”
– Anon
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