Healthy-ish A paramedic on how to stay calm in stressful moments
Jun 24, 2024
Leigh Anderson, a seasoned paramedic and author of 'The Paramedic Mindset,' shares his insights into managing stress effectively. He discusses transforming stress into a powerful tool for performance. Leigh introduces the 'Beat the Stressful' acronym, providing psychological skills that promote calmness. Listeners will learn about techniques like stress inoculation and specific breathing exercises that paramedics use to stay composed, all while emphasizing the importance of serving others to enhance resilience and personal growth.
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Paramedic Mindset: Poise Under Pressure
- The paramedic mindset means having poise: self-assurance and composure under pressure. - It transforms stress into arousal, enhancing decision-making and performance amidst chaos.
Beat the Stressful Method
- Use the acronym BEAT THE STRESSFUL for stress management: Breathing, Engage in positive self-talk, and use Visualization and Focus. - Employ these tools subtly to regain control and prevent tunnel vision in pressure moments.
Mental Preparation and Pausing
- Prepare mentally with stress inoculation by mastering skills and training before high-pressure situations. - Use brief breathing, single-focus words, and cognitive pauses to stay calm and clear-headed in emergencies.
