We all face stressful situations in our lives. Daily frustrations, disappointments, and unexpected events can result in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and even physically ill from the impact of uncontrolled stress. Your level of stress tolerance determines your response when faced with uncertainty, change, and high demands.
Dealing with stressful situations in a healthy way is an executive function skill. Executive Function skills are learned through interaction with your environment. When executive function isn’t working as it should, your behavior is less controlled.* This can affect your ability to:
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- Work or go to school
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- Do things independently
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- Maintain relationships
Think about an emergency room doctor, or even a good server at a busy restaurant. People who thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments are often strong in this skill. If this isn’t you, there are steps you can take to help lower your stress and find healthy ways to cope.
We’re all good at some things, and not so good at others. Identify strengths, opportunities for growth, and learn steps to improve your executive function skills.
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