When we hear bad news or something goes wrong, we automatically react mentally and physically. It's just the way we're wired. In a state of stress, our body undergoes changes in order to protect us. This is a good thing. But remaining in a state of stress for an extended period takes its toll on us mentally and emotionally. It can also harm us physically. So, after the initial shock of finding yourself in an unsettling situation, after your head stops spinning, after your body stops shaking... you have to settle your mind, see the situation for what it is, and go to work to address it.
