Lotus Flower by M. Davis April Shower: Moving Through the Eye of the Storm We have all had those challenging days (or seasons!) that seem to pile on the growing list of responsibilities on the job. We have deadlines, decisions, and demands in both our professional and personal lives that seem to be raining down on us non-stop. We all remember the saying, “When it rains, it pours!” and goodness, how it has been pouring lately. When stress hits us, not only does it reverberate inside of ourselves, the effects of stress flow out and impacts our co-workers, our clients, and our loved ones at home. How we best handle stress varies greatly on a personal level, however here are some basic tips that help weather the storm- 1. Realize that stress is energy, and you can do something with that energy . Oftentimes when we are overwhelmed, we can feel helpless and go into freeze mode. When this happens, it is wise to focus on a couple of tangible tasks- core action