Does reading the news stress you out?

You’re not alone. But here’s the thing—Stress isn’t going away. It’s part of life. And if you’re leading, growing, or trying to make a difference, it’s guaranteed.

Despite what many people think, stress isn’t something you want to get rid of. It’s something you want to transform.

First, try to change how you see it. If you believe stress is harmful, it will be. If you embrace it and say “yes” to it, it will boost your focus, connection, and strength.

Successful performance in sports and business starts with embracing the inevitable stresses of training, learning, and competing. Stepping up to the challenge is foundational.

Second: build your resilience. Sleep, mindfulness, exercise—these aren’t luxuries. They are what allow you to recover, reset, and rise again so you can say “yes” to stress.

So instead of asking, “How do I get rid of stress?”, perhaps we can explore whether we can welcome it, make it our friend and an ally?