Workplace Stress
If stress on the job is negatively affecting your work performance, health, or personal life, it’s time to take action. Here are some things you can do to reduce and manage your overall stress levels:
Reach out: Just sharing your stress with others can be relieving. Turn to coworkers for support, confide in friends and family, and build new meaningful friendships.
Practice Self-Care: Exercise is a great way to let off some steam and get your endorphins going! It’s also important to nourish your body by eating healthy foods, staying hydrated with lots of water, and getting enough quality sleep each night (aim for 8 hours).
Organize: When life starts to get hectic, you can manage stress by setting priorities, developing routines, and maintaining an accurate calendar of commitments
Break Bad Habits: Jobs can become more stressful with negative thoughts and behavior. You can make stress easier to handle by setting realistic goals, thinking positively about your work, and focusing on things you can control.
Be Mindful: Mindfulness or maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of your thoughts can be an effective tool for reducing stress. When you practice mindfulness, you’re trying to be fully present, aware of where you are and what you’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around you.