Stress at work?Learn how to face it
Stress is not good in any area of our lives. Especially in our work which takes up much of our time. Stress management is one of the serious horizontal skills that employers look for in their employees.
First of all, what are the factors that cause stress in the workplace?
-low salaries -excessive workload -many hours at work -lack of communication with colleagues and managers -harassment -few opportunities for growth or development -not attractive work – lack of control -contradictory requirements and expectations
What are the consequences for employees?
Stress does not stop even when you leave work. Stress can affect your life in general. The problems that can arise are: -headaches -stomach pains -sleep disorders -difficulty concentrating -high blood pressure -weakened immune system -depression -heart diseases -obesity
What are the consequences in the workplace?
-“lost” days -decrease in productivity -more employee replacements -more compensations -more medical expenses
Coping strategies
Identify the stressors
Keep a diary for a week or two to determine which situations create the most stress and how you respond to them. Record thoughts, feelings, and information about the environment, including the people and circumstances involved, and how you reacted.
Make healthy choices
Instead of fighting stress with fast food or alcohol, make healthier choices. Among the things you can do, of course, is exercise. Also devote time to hobbies and favorite activities, such as reading, playing games with the family. Finally, proper and adequate sleep is important for effective stress management.
Set boundaries
In today ‘s digital world, it’ s easy to feel pressured to be available 24 hours a day. Set some boundaries for work and personal life such as not checking your emails from home at night. Boundaries can reduce the chances of conflict between work and personal life that can create stress.
Rest
It is important to take time off and rest so that you do not have time to think about work at all.
Learn how to relax
Meditation, deep breathing exercises and mindfulness exercises can help relieve stress. Start by dedicating a few minutes each day to a simple activity such as breathing, walking or enjoying a meal. The ability to deliberately focus on a single activity without distractions will become stronger with practice and you will find that you can apply it to many different aspects of your life.
Talk to the boss
The health of the employees is linked to productivity at work, so the boss has an incentive to create a work environment that promotes employee well-being. Started by having an open conversation with the boss. The goal is to come up with an effective plan for managing the stressors you have identified so that you can perform better at work.
Get support
Accepting help from friends and family can help you manage stress. Also, your boss may have available resources for managing stress through programs. If the stress concerns you too much then you can also talk to a psychologist. Giota Florou sources: apa.org, welcoa.org Recent Articles
