How Do You Manage Stress In The Workplace?
Everyone experiences varying degrees of stress at work on a daily basis. Some days can feel virtually stress free while others can be overwhelming. Today, work comes with additional stressors such as the recession, downsizing, mergers and second jobs. Learn how to manage stress in the workplace and make your day a bit more peaceful. Identify the source of your stress. Many people can articulate work is causing stress in their life, but can not identify the specific person or thing that is the source of stress. Knowing where your stress is coming from makes it easier to deal with. Avoid the source of your stress if possible. One of the primary sources of stress is interpersonal conflict in the office. Personalities, ideas, mannerisms and behaviors are interpreted on an individual basis–and can range from being irritating to toxic. If you find an individual is the source of your stress, limit your contact with them. Keep in mind it is work, to be polite, do your job and remember they ar
