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An important meeting can produce stress-induced anxiety for days or even weeks in advance. When we are in an active state of stress, the part of the brain that reacts to danger is activated and the part that helps us rationalize and remember information is suppressed. So while we may be able to exert high levels of physical strength for a very short period of time, we also experience brain fog, fatigue, lower concentration, and an inability to communicate clearly.
Other than taking time to be prepared with your content, knowing it forward and backward, here are five ways to calm your mind before a big meeting. This list can also be employed in the days leading up to the meeting to keep stress at bay.