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This article may be reprinted in newsletters and on websites,with resource box included. If using this article, please send a brief message to -- word Count= 249 words with 39 word resource box -- wordWrapped to 55 characters-per-line. -- URL: --autoresponder: --author photo: --date of copyright:August 2005 This article was checked by spamcheck and is spam-safe. Anxiety and Decision Making We all know people who can keep their cool. Levelheaded peopleare exceptional. They stand out because they don't show anxiety.But butterflies are a natural part of life. Maybe showing yourfeelings isn't always appropriate or to your benefit, butfeeling your feelings is always important. And, making friendswith your anxiety is a key to good decision-making. So what's the difference between a cool-headed person and aperson who can make good decisions under pressure? Wellsometimes they're the same person, but when they're not, thedifference is how each uses emotional energy while makingdecisions. The decision-maker works with his or her feelings touse them as part of the decision-making process, while the coolcustomer expends energy suppressing his or her feelings. It's asubtle difference, but it's real. When I talk to job candidates before their interviews, I alwaysdiscuss butterflies. I hope the candidate has uncomfortablefeelings. She should feel slightly nervous. As a job candidate,she's going to be judged. Since she is pursuing somethingvaluable her body should register anxiety...hopefully not toomuch. The secret to being emotionally available for theinterview is not to let those nervous feelings get in the way.Make friends with your butterflies. Use the butterflies toremind you of something important for the interview. Anxiety is important for more than just interviews. Learning tobring feelings into all your business interactions will helpevery decision you make, including career development decisions. © by Todd Royer. All Rights Reserved. *******# # #******** Todd Royer has been writing for the internet for 2 years. He hashelped hundreds of people with their professional growth. If youwould like a free subscription to Career Development Weekly,click below: ******************************** A list of Career Development articles by Todd Royer areavailable for reprint at: |
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