Facilitate a postmortem evaluation with your group on a failed project, and note how improvements can be made in the future.

Develop your own personal stress management strategies. Explore the MHealthy Stress Management Tools and Resources for ideas.

Develop your own personal stress management plan to mitigate stress in and outside of work.

Develop and implement your own personal stress and pressure management plan (e.g., schedule walks, take a MFit class).

Demonstrate how you performed a function unique to your position to a developing leader without prior experience in this area. Delegate that responsibility, if possible.

Delegate components of a challenging project to a direct report as a stretch assignment.

Create a mentoring or coaching program that will support the needs of staff and faculty.

Consider a process that needs addressing (e.g., moving). Research options and ask people for insights into the way they prepare for moving from one residence to another.

Consider a game that you enjoy playing. Research a new strategy to use for the next time you play and reflect upon your success.

Confide in a leader if you witness a university employee engaging in illegal behavior.