Okay, let’s break it down. Picture your day as a map. Stressors that feel like a sudden, sharp rise—those are peaks. They demand immediate attention but can be tackled with a quick, focused effort. Ravines are the deep, lingering worries that drag you down; they need to be acknowledged, then walked around or bridged with a concrete plan. Plateaus are the routine pressures that sit flat; they’re manageable but can become complacent if you ignore them. So when you sit down with your list, ask: is this a peak, a ravine, or a plateau? Then match the right strategy—action, detour, or steady pacing. It keeps the chaos from turning into a full‑blown climb.

Sure thing. Here’s a quick rundown for a typical day: - Peak: Finish the quarterly report—jump in, get it done, hand it off. - Ravine: Resolve the client’s billing dispute—pull up the contract, draft a clear response, set up a bridge call. - Plateau: Respond to routine emails—scan, reply, file; keep it moving but no rush. Just stay focused on the peak, build the bridge for the ravine, and march steadily over the plateau. That keeps the chaos from turning into a full‑blown mountain.