Control of the Adrenaline Rush

In order to succeed in any walk of life, there are times when a surge of adrenalin is necessary. However, it does take a toll on the body if the surge happens too often, or if it is not burnt off by action. Those who have athletic talent channel their adrenaline rush into performing when it is needed.  This is equally true of all sportsmen. Those who win are those who can control the adrenaline rush and can use the pressure to their advantage.

However, it is essential, for those of us who are not sportsmen and women, to understand that we  also get adrenaline rushes and pressure points during each working day and that we also need to control them to maximise what we can achieve.  The buzz from the adrenaline rush can be used to our advantage, to make us produce work of a higher calibre, make us focus on the job in hand and maximise our potential.  When we recognise the rise in stress levels within us, control them and use them, we will burn off the additional chemicals that the adrenaline rush produces and feel invigorated and satisfied when the job is done. We are also likely to have done the job to the best of our abilities.

To fail to recognise the adrenaline rise is a recipe for disaster. If not harnessed and utitilised, the
additional chemicals will remain within the body and begin to work against, rather than with, us,  leading to feelings of depression, lethargy and being prone to making mistakes. There will be an inability to achieve full potential and carrying out job functions satisfactorily will become much harder. Over a period of months and years, failure to burn off the stress created chemicals may result in a need to see the Doctor, have time off work, have counselling or even feel a pressure to change career.  There are very serious risks in not listening to the signals sent out by the body and mind and failing to use the adrenaline rush.

If you cannot cope with your stress levels, LawCare is there to help. LawCare is a Charity which offer free and confidential advice and support to Lawyers by way of  a 365 day a year helpline, which is available from 9 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at weekends and public holidays
0800 279 6888.

Law Care also provides talks and presentations, free of charge other than expenses, to highlight the need to recognise stress levels and manage them.  If your organisation or firm is interested in a presentation, please contact the administration line on 01268 771333.