I'm stressed, you're stressed, we're all stressed. Modern day job descriptions never mention the word stress, but read between the lines and it's there. Some people cope well with it, some don't, and some don't even believe it exists. What can we do in today's workplace to manage this invisible
Inescapable - so learn how to deal with stress
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Some people become edgy and tetchy, and become aggravated at the slightest little thing. Then there are the types who just wilt and turn on the waterworks for all to hear. All of these are just different reactions to the same thing, stress.
So what can we do to combat this agitator?
PRIORITISE
Try not to worry about the smaller things. Just prioritise your list of tasks.
EXERCISE
You'd be amazed at how beneficial a bit of exercise is. Go for a run, a cycle or chase the kids around the garden!
PERSPECTIVE
Ask a colleague to take some time to look at what is stressing you out. Another viewpoint can help you and give you fresh ideas to resolve an issue.
SLEEP
Lack of sleep aggravates stress, so go to bed early.
PLAN
Write up a plan on what you should do whenever you feel stressed. There are plenty of tips online and self-help books out there that are great helpers.
Do not rely on the novelty stress-ball to squeeze out your stress. Be proactive. Exercise, get out of the office at lunchtime, and chat to friends or colleagues when you feel stress coming on. We all want to be at our best at work and at home, so keeping the stress levels at a manageable level will make life better for you and everyone you meet.
Life is for living!
Mark Doyle is client services manager for Shamrock Recruitment Group in Wellington, which caters to recruitment needs for both client and candidate and specialises in commercial and executive recruitment and psychometric assessment services. See www.srg.co.nz