Trina Hall Lifting You Up Higher and Higher
Pressure can appear without warning. Have you ever come close to making an important decision and all of a sudden the other person starts to push you for an answer? Or someone comes to you and needs something from you right now? You start getting caught up in the intense energy and emotions. What do you say to this person? What do you do? They need to know right now, but you never even had any time to think about it. Your head starts spinning. If you ever get to this point, do not give into the pressure.
It is not the time to make an important life decision or commit to something you may regret later. Yet all too often we get worn down and give in. Instead, try to access the situation for what it is without attachment. This will help you to make the best decision.
RECOGNIZE PRESSURE
It is important to be aware of escalating pressure. Someone will bring the pressure on quickly with a sense of urgency. There is no time. They need the answer now. You may feel an overwhelming need to help or to make a decision right away. Especially if you like to please people and are always there to help.
STOP AND THINK
When you stop and think, it breaks the momentum of a pressured situation. It is important to stop things before they get out of control. You do not want to end up in a predicament that you never intended to be in. Take a few deep breaths to allow time for catching up to how you are truly feeling about the situation. Gain control of your own thoughts, so you are able think and see clearly.
SAY YOU WILL GET BACK TO THEM
Do not give into pressure and make rash decisions. Of course there are emergencies in life that are crucial to attend to immediately. Most times, it is not an emergency. Although people will make it seem like it is. They understand that if they do not give you time to think about things fully, then they will have a higher chance of getting what they want. Do not commit to something that you may regret in the future. When they keep hounding you, just simply tell them that you will get back to them as soon as you can. If they persist, and add more pressure…stay firm.
You have the right to take a few moments to think. Until you have a clearer mind, pressure should not force you to answer or commit. Do not allow someone else to take away your power.