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Managing Stress In The Workplace
Managing Stress In The Workplace

In this complex and dreary economy, you may find it more difficult than ever to manage the rigors of your job. Whether it's the stress that you bring with you to work or the stress that invariably awaits you when you arrive at the workplace, there can be no question that it interferes with your productivity, puts added pressure on you and may even lead to health problems. In this article we will outline a few key strategies for coping with stress in the workplace.

In these difficult economic times, stress has become a major epidemic, with millions of people afraid that their jobs may be on the line at any moment. This stress is not only unhealthy from a professional standpoint, but may also affect your physical and mental health as well. The fact is that when people feel overwhelmed it affects every part of them, causing them to lose confidence or become irritable and withdrawn, and this condition of chronic stress not only cuts down on their productivity but can eventually lead to more dangerous conditions such as anxiety, depression heart attack and stroke.

The first step in managing stress in the workplace is to make sure you are taking care of yourself. Often times, especially when we are worried about things at work, we neglect to look after ourselves, which only exacerbates the problem. There are just a few things you can do personally to help manage your overall stress levels. Exercise, even if it's only for 30 minutes a day, can go a long way towards reducing your stress. The food you eat is very important in managing stress. Try to avoid junk food, alcohol and caffeine and replace these with healthier choices. Then there is sleep. Sleep is how our bodies recuperate from the day and is an absolute necessity for dealing with stress.

The next step to reducing stress in the workplace is learning how to manage both your time and your tasks. You can do this by creating a balanced schedule. Take a look at your schedule and ask the following question: Are there days or times during the day that are particularly stressful or upsetting? If so, you need to create a more balanced schedule to eliminate the highs and the lows. Also, if you have certain projects at work that take up large portions of your time, try breaking those projects into smaller and more manageable chunks.

Unfortunately, stress in the workplace is unavoidable, but it doesn't have to overwhelm you either. By following the steps above you can at least reduce your stress to a more manageable level, and hopefully avoid the long-term mental, emotional and physical consequences that often accompany that stress.




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