Using this technique you can convince yourself that, although you may still wish that you didn’t have to deal with this client any longer, you have dealt successfully with him before and you will so once again.
To conclude, the amount of stress you feel is actually up to you, isn’t it? Will you listen to the rational, positive voice in your head, or will you fall prey to the irrational, negative, “Internal Critic”? The choice determines your stress level and the choice is always yours!
Stay tuned for my next entry, when I explain how it all starts with your “Internal Critic” and how you can take charge of it, for once and forever!
Dr. Jack Singer is a professional psychologist, speaker and a success coach for financial advisors. He is the author of The Financial Advisor’s Ultimate Stress Mastery Guide, which can be ordered in the FA Mag Bookstore. To learn more about his speaking and coaching services for financial advisors and his unique program for advisors’ Client Appreciation events, read more at http://www.funspeaker.com.