Succeeding in the Crucible: Getting the Hang of Work Under Duress

Khushboo Gupta

Assistant Professor Kalinga University Naya Raipur

khushboo.gupta@kalingauniversity.ac.in

A critical skill in the fast-paced world of today is the capacity to function well under duress. Individuals capable of perform well under pressure, whether it be in handling demanding clientele, completing deadlines, or overcoming unforeseen obstacles, frequently excel in their fields. A fundamental feature of contemporary work environments is pressure. It can originate from a number of things, such as strict deadlines, a big workload, difficult assignments, and elevated expectations. While a certain amount of pressure can be inspiring, Excessive tension can lead to burnout, a decline in productivity, and bad judgement. Thus, to handle pressure well, it’s critical to build resilience and useful coping strategies. Capability in adjust and overcome hardship is resilience. The secret to surviving in high-pressure situations is to develop resilience. Effective time management is main obstacles to functioning under pressure. The key to managing tight deadlines is to prioritise things, Divide them up into easier to handle, smaller parts, and set realistic targets. It is simple to feel overwhelmed and lose perspective in high-pressure situations. But making decisions and solving problems effectively require keeping a balanced perspective. People are able to discover innovative solutions to problems and prevent tunnel vision by taking a step back and looking at the wider picture. One ability that might help people stand out in today’s competitive environment is the ability to perform well under pressure. Adversity may be turned into opportunity and people can succeed in high-pressure workplaces by embracing challenges, seeking assistance, retaining perspective, building resilience, and managing their time well. The pressure cooker can turn into a success crucible with the correct attitude and tactics.

Reference

1. The Stress Test: How Pressure Can Make You Stronger and Sharper” by Ian Robertson (2016) – Robertson explores the science behind stress and resilience, illustrating how pressure can sharpen cognitive function and enhance performance.
2. The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It” by Kelly McGonigal (2015) – In this book, McGonigal explores the positive aspects of stress and provides practical techniques for harnessing its power to improve performance.