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…and it’s Monday.

I continue my daily audio / podcast series, “The Daily Dave”.

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In this episode, I talk about those individuals that can bring down your organization and Lt Cmdr. Edward Lin who is currently under arrest and awaiting trail for Espionage.

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Every Tuesday evening at 8pm Eastern, the #DareToBe tweetchat takes place on Twitter. The #DareToBe tweetchat is hosted by Editor, Writer, and Communications Executive Andrea Sanchez (@asanchez16).

Every week a different topic. On the evening of Tuesday, March 8, 2016, the topic was STRESS.
11 Questions asked and 11 Questions answered. While I could not capture all the twitter based answers I present to you the questions and my answers (with a bit of amplification). Please enjoy and if you can joins us. Look for the #DareToBe hashtag every Tuesday evening.

Also, I invite you to follow me on twitter: @DaveGuerra

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STRESS

Q1: Stress is ________________. #DareToBe
A1. Stress is the physical or mental reaction to the uncertain #DareToBe

Q2: Is there a difference between being stressed and being anxious? Explain. #DareToBe
A2. Being anxious involves physical and mental reactions stress (i.e., doing something then waiting for the outcome). #DareToBe

Q3: What are some common stress triggers? #DareToBe
A3. Work deadlines looming especially when you’ve have plenty of time to complete the project #DareToBe

Q4: When does stress become a problem? #DareToBe
A4. Stress becomes a problem when you do nothing about it now and it keeps returning due to same cause #DareToBe

Q5: ________ is my red warning flag that indicates I’m under too much stress. #DareToBe
A5. When the area under my right eye starts to twitch is my red warning flag that indicates I’m under too much stress #DareToBe

Q6: Give an example of stressful moment and how you took control of it. #DareToBe
A6. The last hurricane in my neck of the woods co-workers were not prepared to deal with evacuation of people and materials. Army skills kicked in #DareToBe

Q7: What visual/object do you use as a reminder to relax and be in the present moment? #DareToBe
A7. I use music. To be honest Duran Duran’s Thank You CD does the trick. #DareToBe
It has everything for Rap to Rock and just about everything in between. The punch in WHITE LINES gets that first bit of stress out and the soft mellow PERFECT DAY & LAY LADY LAY let the rest just ooze out.

8: How can you help someone who is feeling stressed? #DareToBe
A8. Give them room, tall glass of water, & chocolate..lots and lots of chocolate #DareToBe

Q9: When can stress be a good thing? #DareToBe
A9. When you are having fun doing something that invigorates and makes you feel alive (and a little dangerous)! #DareToBe
A9b. Never forget muscles NEED stress to grow. #DareToBe

Q10: _____________________ is the secret to managing stress. #DareToBe
A10. Being proactive is the secret to managing stress. Otherwise, stress will manhandle you! #DareToBe

Q11: Tomorrow I will dare to not let stress control me by ________________. #DareToBe
A11. taking the steps to get out in front of what needs to be done and needs to be addressed #DareToBe

’til Tuesday,
Dave

Every Tuesday evening at 8pm Eastern, the #DareToBe tweetchat takes place on Twitter. The #DareToBe tweetchat is hosted by Editor, Writer, and Communications Executive Andrea Sanchez (@asanchez16).

Every week a different topic. On the evening of Tuesday, February 2, 2016, the topic was CHALLENGE NEGATIVITY. 11 Questions asked and 11 Questions answered and while I could not capture all the twitter based answers I present to you the questions and my answers (with a bit of amplification). Please enjoy and if you can joins us. Look for the #DareToBe hashtag every Tuesday evening.

Also, I invite you to follow me on twitter: @DaveGuerra.

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CHALLENGE NEGATIVITY

Q1: Negativity occurs when _______________. #DareToBe
A1. people do not see eye to eye or cannot seem to agree #DareToBe

Q2: Give an example of a negative attitude. #DareToBe
A2. Going against the grain because the rest are not #DareToBe

Q3: Describe how you feel after speaking with a negative person. #DareToBe
A3. Usually feel drained just keeping the positive vibes flowing through me. #DareToBe

Q4: Addressing concerns is healthy. How does one voice concerns without appearing negative? #DareToBe
A4. Address those concerns as quickly as possible. Wait and it festers then it gets worse. #DareToBe

Q5: What question can you ask to challenge someone who is always negative? #DareToBe #daretobe
A5. Will you please explain your answer? Have them drill down to the core of their issue/concern. #DareToBe

Q6: “Happiness isn’t a given mindset. You must work at it.” Agree/disagree? Explain.  #DareToBe
A6. Agree. Life is hard work. Life is very hard work. To be happy you have to work at it just like people go out of their way to be negative  #DareToBe

Q7: To stay positive I often ______________. #DareToBe
A7. have to hit the reset button by recharging on my own (in my fortress of solitude) #DareToBe

Q8: Life isn’t perfect. Being positive every single moment is not realistic for most. How do you achieve a good balance? #DareToBe
A8. There is really no way to stay in balance all the time. However, stopping and recharging those positivity batteries is the best way to go. #DareToBe

Q9: Share an example of when you chose positivity over negativity. #DareToBe
A9. Those teachable moments especially when someone royally messes up. #DareToBe  (FYI I don’t normally use the words “messes up”)

Q10: Why is it important to detox your life of negativity? #DareToBe
A10. Too much of a bad thing is BAD! That’s it. Plain and simple. #DareToBe

Q11: Tomorrow I will dare to challenge negativity by ________________. #DareToBe
A11. opening myself up to accept more positivity and tackle negativity head on #DareToBe

Till Tuesday!