Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 72: How I Handle Pressure

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What do you understand by Pressure

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Pressure means stress which is caused by the use of a force. Also, pressure can be referred to as the psychological or emotional stress that is caused by expectations or external demands for something.

In our various places of work, we do get pressure from our superiors and we also get pressure in our homes some of the pressure that most people face at home, is the pressure of getting married, giving birth, doing things that would please parents, and so on.

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Have you been under pressure before? If yes, How do you handle it?

Yes, I have been under pressure before which I handle by avoiding arguing or doing more than what I cannot do to overcome my pressure. In my department, I was pressured to pay for something I had no idea about simply because I was the course representative in my department.

All my coursemates pressured me to make the payment that my assistant ate which I handled properly by reporting the issue to the appropriate authorities (faculty Dean, Head of Department, and security) in my school.

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How do you view Pressure, do you see it as something that happens to Mar or Makes you?

I see pressure as something that happens. There is no one of us who likes being pressured because sometimes being pressured can put us into confusion which being in confusion isn't a good thing as it can sometimes put us into trouble.

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What would be your advice to those i.e. job applicants) who are quick to state that they can work under pressure.

My advice to those job applicants who are quick to state that they can work under pressure is for them to be very sure of what they are saying because organizations are different.

Such type of job applicants should share with their employer when they have successfully managed a tight deadline, handled many (multiple) tasks, and as well solved some critical issues. Also, they should highlight their strategy and skills, that they can use to thrive under pressure and just say it. Also, they should show adaptability to change and be honest with their words.

I am inviting: @dave-hanny, @joan-na, and @woka-happiness