Sunday 7 April 2013

How to deal with stress at workplace?



An average working person spends more time at work-related matters than any other thing when he is awake. According to responsibilities held, it can be round the clock also. As competition or challenges increase, stress levels also increase. It may not be directly from the work you do, but may be from an irritating colleague or from conflicting professional interests. Workplace stress affects your productivity and affects your physical and mental health. Level of stress may vary from profession to profession, but to know how to deal with stress at the workplace is very important. Here we may discuss 10 easy tips to make your work place even better.


How to deal with stress at workplace?  


1. Know you are stressed.

If you feel you are overwhelmed with work or feeling lost and disappointed at work it can be signs of stress. Common signs of stress are depression, unnecessary anxiety, fatigue, loss of concentration, loss of interest, and health problems like headache or high blood pressure. If you know you are stressed, then it is easier to handle it.

2. Healthy mind and healthy body

Exercise regularly, have diets according to your health conditions, reduce nicotine, and get enough sleep. Having a healthy lifestyle will help you to think positively, enhances your mood and gives much drive and energy.

3. Say no to procrastination

Procrastination can have great roll on your stress at the workplace and career. Unnecessary drain of energy can be avoided if it is done at the right time. Prioritizing and organizing will help you to do things in an effective way.

4. Proper Delegation and trust

Trust your subordinates and delegate the duties properly. It will eventually reduce the stress very considerably and you will be able to use your time for improving your work performance.


5. Create a friendly work atmosphere

Keep good relationship with your colleagues and respect them. It can change the way you see your workplace. When you are comfortable with your colleagues you can concentrate better in your work.

6. Improve Communication

It is very important, to have effective communication with the higher authorities as well as the subordinates. Proper communication will help you to handle situations more efficiently and will enhance group synergy. This will definitely reduce your workplace stress.

7. Time management

We spend a major part of our time doing unimportant things or will take more time for finishing any task. Prioritising work load and introducing memory tricks will ensure you a smooth working environment. This will help you to wake up each day with excitement and enthusiasm to rush to your work place.


Knowing how to handle stress at your workplace is very important to establish a healthy and positive relation with your profession. Enjoy your work.


Do you have any other personal tips that makes you enjoy your work place? 



Related article : How To Leave Office In Time Everyday?


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1 comment:

  1. Thank you for this wonderful article about managing stress at the workplace. You can not sure when your stress can lead you to get hurt. Because of over-burdening your mind with unnecessary emotions you merely risk your life at workplace. Keep sharing the blog posts like this one.

    Regards,
    Arnold Brame
    Health and Safety Risk Assessments

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