i work in a production setting, im looking for mentol tricks to stay cool under fire. what does the military do to help you stay cool under expreme pressure.
2007-03-19 14:18:40 · 7 answers · asked by Mike 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I was in the military for 23 years, here is a few things:
Keep a Positive Mental Attitude, ie. keep telling yourself what a good job your doing (even if no one is). Believe me it helps you. Another thing, is to slow down and make sure you are doing the job properly.
2007-03-19 14:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by Clipper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok to start with I am a former Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. The hardest thing you will ever do is cope with stress since everyone reacts to stress differently.
The biggest thing to help is to be fully comfortable with what you are doing. Practice, train or whatever it takes to become completely comfortable with your area. Become an expert!
Next is to find the exact trigger for your stress. It could be deadlines, or someones tone of voice just try to find the exact stimulus for your stress. Once you do this then exploit your strong point in this area. If the stimulus is a deadline then set out a very specific order for the completion of your task. Very simply if you have to make something in one hour start with all of the individual componets of making that. Then work toward those small goals as efficiently as possible. After completing all of the small goals the large objective will be complete.
I hope this helps if you need any further explanation please e-mail me.
2007-03-19 21:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by keith c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly there is hardly anything worth getting mad over or losing your temper. I'm in the military and they throw some very stressfull things at you at times. It depends on your job of course. I've worked in a factory as well and fast food. Some very stressfull places. They really don't show you how to cope with stress in the military. They let you figure that out on your own I guess. Just do your best at all times and then you can never regret anything. If things are getting really stressfull, just take a break. Personally, if something really ticks me off. I gotta call my parents if I can't leave or I take my car out and just drive......But when those aren't options, you gotta talk to someone you can trust and just explain yourself. Even if they brush you off you can feel a lot better. Hope this helps
2007-03-19 21:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tim A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the military trains you to react without thinking. So it becomes 2nd nature; to be agressive & show more force than your attacker to subdue him.
that is not what you need.
you need to be more like a Firefighter, all hell can be breaking loose & they remain calm. A calm cool head will help you to respond instead of reacting, to think your way out of a problem, to help you assess the situation, look at your alternatives & respond with cool, calm, calculated responce to mitigate the situation.
2007-03-19 21:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by Obi137 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you go a different route and look at Buddhist or Yoga Masters? I suggest Ashtanga breathing. I worked in a very stressful environment a few years ago and the boss suggested it to everyone, and you know what? It works.
2007-03-19 21:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humor in any situation you find at work alleviates stress. You can always think of something funny to say or do. Or find something funny in a co-worker.
2007-03-19 21:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gum............
The military.......hahaha, excerise and run you to death with a 60lb pack on your back! You'll think stay cool and calm !
2007-03-19 21:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by carpentershammerer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋