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Learn to Handle Stress at work
Everyone has stress. It's how you handle it which makes all
the difference.
We experience stress over issues relating to our jobs. We may feel pressured
to get the work done, or worried about losing our jobs.
We stew over conflicts and misunderstandings with team members. We might
find the work too difficult or not challenging enough.
Besides stress directly related to our jobs, we come to
work with worries and concerns about other aspects of our lives.
Difficulties with children, sick parents, tight finances and lack of free
time are common problems for working people.
If we deal with stress poorly, we can pay the price in ill health,
accidents, inability to concentrate on our work and unhappiness.
Here are some tips for handling stress, both at work and off the job:
* Decide
what you can and can't do something about.
You can't
do much about the economic climate of the world, but you might be able to
help your company survive hard times.
You don't have much time over whether an ill relative will survive, but you
might be able to create a meaningful relationship with the person during
your remaining time together.
* If there
is nothing you can do about a problem, learn to let it go.
There is no use getting an ulcer or high blood pressure by worrying about
something you can't control.
* Speak up.
If something is bothering you talk about it. If someone else is doing
something which is disturbing you, let the person know. You don't have to
get angry or aggressive - Just assert yourself.
* Take some
quiet time for yourself everyday.
This isn't easy, but it pays off. Use this time to sort out what is and
isn't important, and to look for solutions to problems. Even on the busiest
of days, it may be possible to get a few minutes alone early in the morning
or late at night.
* Take some
time everyday for fun too.
Spending even fifteen minutes a day on a special hobby you enjoy can make it
easier to deal with everything else going on in your life.
* Take good
care of yourself physically.
Get enough sleep and rest. Eat a healthy diet of regular meals. Exercise
regularly, at least several times a week. Good health habits are an
effective defense against stress.
* Take
control of your life.
Learn to stay organized and manage your time. Do the most important things
first and leave the rest if you have to. Effective time management can get
rid of that stressful feeling of being in a hurry all the time.
* Learn
some relaxation techniques.
Concentrating on deep breathing, using muscle relaxation techniques or
visualization a tranquil scene are all effective ways of shaking off stress
and anxiety.
Stress is a
normal part of life.
Some stress is necessary to provide the incentive to get things done, but
excessive stress can be harmful to your health and your work abilities.
Learn to manage your problems effectively with the help of stress management
techniques.
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