How Can I Manage Stress At Work?

Can you identify your stressors?

Do you keep a diary in which you describe situations that cause you stress and how you react to them?

Do you exercise regularly?

Do you find time for hobbies or activities that relax you?

Are you getting enough sleep?

Have you established boundaries between private life and work?

Do you use any of the relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises and mindfulness?

Have you talked to your supervisor about your problems at work?

Did you seek the support of family and friends?

Have you talked to a counselor or psychologist?

Based on your answers, there are several other ways that can help you manage stress at work. It is important to identify your stressors. For example, you can keep a diary to identify the situations that cause you the most stress and how you react to them. This can help you understand the causes of your reactions and work on reacting differently next time. Make sure you include physical activity in your daily routine. You should find time for hobbies and activities that bring you pleasure, such as reading a book or spending time with friends. Get enough sleep because quality sleep is important for effective stress management.

Based on your answers, you know a lot about how to manage stress at work. You should try not to think about work 24 hours a day. You need to establish a boundary between your private life and work. Try not to answer your phone during dinner or to check emails from home. Take time to rest and relax to return to work refreshed. You can learn some of the relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises and mindfulness. You can talk to your supervisor, because the health of employees is related to productivity at work. You can also talk to a counselor or psychologist.