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 force called stress?
Stress: pressure or tension exerted on a material object: "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar". Sound familiar?
Whether you manage staff, projects or meet customers in the frontline of business, stress can enter the workplace at any time, affecting how we do our jobs and how we are around colleagues.
How we manage stress is the big challenge. Stress can rear its head in many ways depending on individuals. Some close off to everyone, solely focusing on their immediate task.
This can be difficult for colleagues who work closely with these individuals, especially if they are in a team.