It is possible for our jobs to be enjoyable and satisfying, but it’s almost always the case that there are at least one or two downsides to our place of work. For instance, many of us feel stressed. We’re working more hours than ever before, and we’re earning less money than previous generations. Combine this with added responsibilities and an unstable economy, and you’ve got a recipe for stress! As such, it’s important that you take steps to reduce the amount of stress that you feel; you’ll run the risk of burning out if you don’t. Below, we take a look at a few tried and tested methods for keeping work-related stress to a minimum.
Leave It Behind
One of the problems of the modern working world is that we never really leave. We could physically leave the office, but we have our phone and email with us at all times, which means that it has never been easier to check in on work or be called out of hours. It’s recommended that you take steps to actively put a distance between you and your job. When you leave the office, really leave — switch off your work phone and put anything work-related that might be on your mind to one side. It can all wait until tomorrow!
Find a Friend
There are always going to be things about work that bother us. But they’ll be much easier to manage if you have a friend there. This can be someone with whom to talk about your problems, or someone to just make the working day more enjoyable. Of course, it takes time to make friends, but you can put yourself in the right situations for it to happen. For example, you can attend after work drinks or go out for karaoke.
Managing the Stress Levels
Try as you might, stress will find you at one point or another when you’re at work. There’s not much you can do about it, but there is one thing that you can control — how you respond to that stress. If you can feel your stress levels rising, then take a look at doing the things that have been scientifically proven to reduce stress symptoms. Attending an acupuncture clinic, joining a yoga class, or engaging in a spot of meditation will all work to push stress away. There’s no need to let the stress levels rise when there are things you can do to limit them.
Change How You Work
Sometimes, you might find that no matter what you do, the stress induced by your job is relentless. If you think that there’s no escape, and you’re no longer enjoying it, then look at making a change. There are many health problems that stress can cause, and there’s no job in the world that’s worth compromising your health! You can talk to your boss about changing your working routine, or switch jobs and careers altogether. Once you leave your stressful position, you’ll soon find that you’re much calmer.
•How do you deal with workplace stress?
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