Success under stress : powerful tools for staying calm, confident, and productive when the pressure's on / Sharon Melnick.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

From survival under stress to success under stress -- Controlling what you can control : the 50% rule -- Changing obstacles to opportunities -- Get the calm and focus of a yoga class in 3 minutes (or less) during busy work days -- Strategies to reduce overload when everything is a priority -- The fastest way to build confidence -- Quick fixes to eliminate anxiety -- Techniques for turning self-criticism into self-confidence -- How to stay rational when someone is driving you nuts -- Shift instantly from anger to a cool head -- How to get other people to stop stressing you out -- A new perspective on balancing your work and life -- Call to action: getting others to own their 50%.

Each day a steady stream of anxiety-producing events makes it hard for you to keep tension from affecting your personal life, and achieving your next level of success. Melnick teaches you the most effective quick-fix tools for increasing your productivity and minimizing your stress.