8 ways to reduce workplace stress
Nowadays, it is common for workers to have a wide array of projects running simultaneously, along with excessive work hours this can create stress.
See here these 12 ways to better handle stress within your work environment:
1. Act Rather Than React
Don’t forget that not every situation you are involved in is under your control. But when it is, try not to be on the sidelines. Be active in a calm manner.
2. Eliminate Interruptions
Focus is important in maintaining a calm demeanor. Things from coworkers showing up for a chat, email, phone calls can all distract you from your objective and make you become irritated. When at work, focus on work
3. Healthy eating and sleep
Sometimes due to lack of time, you might end up eating fast or street food. Try to save sometime for yourself during the day and eat some healthier food. Also, when it’s time for bed, try to have a regular sleeping habit.
4. Avoid overheating
When facing a delicate or stressful situation, don’t panic and eventually “overheat” your mind. Step back and cool down. Take a minute to truly reflect on the best solution possible.
5. Don’t stress yourself
Stress might also come from within yourself! Pay attention as to when you are actually causing stress to yourself!
6. Put yourself first
Do your own work first and then think about helping out others.
7. Influence Others
Try to make a positive impact on those who make the workplace a less pleasant place.
8. Criticize yourself (the right way)
Don’t let negativity overtake your mind if you get overworked or tired. Make sure you can differ constructive self-criticism from plain negativity.