Be prepared. If you are anticipating a stressful situation in your near future, such as a presentation, performance, interview or ________ (1), make sure you take plenty of time to prepare yourself. Preparing in advance will relieve pressure, and make it easier for you to be calm and focused. Get perspective on your situation. Take a moment to ______ (2) from the situation, and evaluate just how important it really is in the grand scheme of things. Remind yourself that stressful situations pass, and are often not nearly as important as they seem while we are experiencing them.

1) exaltation 2) benefit
1) execution 2) learn
1) examination 2) step back