When I'm at the dentist. When I have something controversial to present to hierarchy. When I'm presenting a new training class to 40 people and I'm not sure it will hold their interest. When I'm in a traffic jam in an unfamiliar city and impatient drivers are making sudden, dangerous lane changes all around me. When I'm meeting with someone who usually knows exactly how to push my buttons. These are the best times to remember to relax.
As I've mentioned in recent posts, I'm still working hard every day at remembering to consciously relax at least 10 times per day. As I've worked at this, I've become more aware of how often I feel at least some stress. It's been an eye-opening experience. I have far more "triggers" for stress than I ever realized. It might only be mild irritation or a little bit of tension, but it certainly isn't "relaxed". Whenever I'm mindful enough to notice that I've been triggered, and mindful enough to take a deep breath and relax, I feel good about my response. I'm rewarded by feelings of both peace and pride.
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