It’s Sunday night, you can feel that horrible feeling as you think of getting up in the morning to go to work. It usually starts some time late Sunday afternoon. It’s normal and so many people have it. It’s not actually the job that is the problem but the people and the environment in which you work. The people you work with may just not be nice people, they may be negative. Not only this the overall environment may not be conducive to work. For example people not willing to help out and stick rigidly to the job they do. All of this can cause you mental stress which will manifest itself into physical illness if you do not deal with it.
For many there’s no way they can change where they work, however you do have a choice on how you react to the stress.
Some tips on dealing with Stress In The Work Place
- Create your own space in the office. It is quite common now to find open plan offices. This can lead to distraction as people move around the office. Create your space within your section and have everything you need at arms length so you don’t have to move too much. See if you can create a barrier that blocks the negativity. By this I mean a physical barrier. You could re-arrange your desk so that it faces out towards the window with your back It’s only a small thing but could make the difference.
- When you feel stressed use positive imagery. Have positive pictures or images that make you happy on your desk. Focus on these when you feel stressed. In a way you are doing a small bit of meditation just to focus on the more positive.
- Create a daily to-do list. Sometimes stressed is caused by trying to do to many things. We find it hard to say no to people and end up with 5 items to do and no idea which one to do first.. This can cause undue and unnecessary stress. Having a list in front of you focuses you on what you need to do, and will actually make it easier to say no to others. You will be more organized and focused – try it you’ll be amazed.
- Consider medatation. Meditation allows you to focus and concentrate fully. It allows you to go into your own quiet space and relax. In this stressful world a few minutes mediataion can make all the difference.
- Look at your options. Maybe you’re better suited to a different department within the company, or perhaps a different job. Don’t put yourself into an early grave by going to a job you hate ever day and one which will eventually kill you. See if there are options to work in another area, work less hours, or move completely.
Now more than ever work place stress is at it’s highest level as people worry about job losses and feel trapped.. If the work place becomes too stressful and toxic you will have to assess your choices and take action. Stress which is not controlled will lead to physical illness which may lead to more stress.
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