Handling Stress At Work

Stress and work often go hand in hand. It’s not a question of whether there will be stressful situations at work, but how we cope with them that affects us when they occur. Not all stress is bad. Some degree of worry can help to keep us motivated by becoming a positive channel for personal growth. It’s being over stressed that can negatively impact our lives and overall health.

Consider some of the below strategies suggested, to effectively navigate around work stress:

  • Practice a healthy work ethic. No one ever looks back at their life and says, 'I wish I would have spent more time at the office.' Yes, work has its place. It can challenge and test us while financing our livelihood, but it isn’t our whole world. Working is the way we make our living to help us to enjoy a better overall quality of life.
  • Unclutter your desk to help clear your mind. Clutter represents postponed decisions. The very act of organizing can relieve stress. When things are in order, it promotes a sense of calm.
  • Look for the humor in the situation, whenever you’re feeling stressed. A good laugh can lift away tension and make it easier to cope with stress in any event.
  • Maintain a positive attitude. Keeping a positive viewpoint can favorably affect the outcome of any situation. Don’t let negative thinking bog down your reactions.
  • Seek out supportive co-workers and colleagues. Team spirit can do wonders for all when getting the job done.
  • Take good care of yourself. Eat well, relax, find some fun physical activity that you enjoy doing each day to help keep you going strong and sleep 7-8 hours (minimum) each night. Don’t let stress win out by ruining a good day. Be well!

"Sccess is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it."   Maya Angelou