If you need to attend a meeting that you are not looking forward to, do the following three things to turn it into a good experience:
1. Ask yourself what contribution you are expected to make at the meeting? Then prepare well to make that contribution. Once you are prepared, you will be more at ease.
2. If the meeting is over a teleconference consider wearing your headphones and going for a walk at a park while you are listening or talking. If the meeting is getting boring, you are still getting your work out.
3. After clarifying the contribution you are required to make consider having your assistant attend the meeting and make that contribution on your behalf.
Clarity of the purpose of the meeting and preparation leads to a better experience and outcome!”