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Catch Dana Fonteneau’s sessions
Stress to Success: Strategies for Optimizing Your Personal Growth
Hilton Concourse Level, Concourse G
Saturday, January 11: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Addressing Burnout: Learn to Master Work-Life Balance to Optimize Success
Hilton Concourse Level, Concourse G
Sunday, January 12: 3:30-5 p.m.
important is it actually puts
you in a part of the brain, the prefrontal cortex, which gets
you in the executive center.
Most of us are approaching our profession in what we call fight or flight. Taking the time to actually figure out what is important to you and what’s inspiring to you gives you permission to get out
of the fight or flight and start to get in that other part of the brain which helps you handle paradox and plan strategically and have what is called “eustress.” Eustress is the ability to tackle challenges and see them on the way toward what you want to achieve. Distress is when you feel like the world is against you and you just can’t get through the day and all you want to do is get home and have a glass of wine. Then also really starting to pay attention
to what are the foods you’re eating? How much water are
you drinking? Are you taking a multivitamin? Look at your sleep. Look at the people you’re hanging around with. Are you inspired
by them, or do you feel crappy
about yourself after you hang out with them? It’s starting with really going inside and paying attention to how one responds to the external world.
Q:What is one of your favorite success stories?
A: I worked with an ensemble that had major
interpersonal challenges and was getting to the point where they were about to have a blow-up. We turned it around, helped each person get connected to their vision. They ended up disbanding, but they did it in the most profound, beautiful way, and they’re all doing extraordinary things now individually where they are making more money and making a bigger impact. It’s not for everybody, because it’s really hard work. Most people don’t want to do it, but those who will do it get results.
Megan Kaplon is a freelance writer and editor living in Austin, Texas. She is a regular contributor to Inside Arts.
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