Stress & Styles: The High “I”

To better understand how stress impacts people and how they react to stress, look into behavior/communication styles. Regardless of your role, technology and a global workforce have increased the speed at which we work, live and play. It may help to reduce stress in many ways, but stress levels at work have increased for many.

Lets take a look at the first of the four core behavioral styles as it relates to stress, learn more about each style with this free DISC e-book:

What causes a “high I” influence style stress:
• Not being liked (or perceiving they are not being liked), being left-out
• Having to focus on/communicate the details and follow the rules
• People ignoring their thoughts and ideas

How might they react (behave) under stress – indicators you can be more aware of include:
• Overly talkative with a bit of an “edge”, verbal assault
• Self-promoting, self-centered communication
• Overly optimistic, unrealistic
• Acts impulsively without much thought
• Frazzled and disorganized

How to deal with the reactions:
• Identify and discuss the dysfunctional behavior
• Provide them with an opportunity to talk it through, be affirming
• Encourage them to slow-down, focus on the stressor and support them at a personal level

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