How To Reduce Stress At Work?

By Andy D Gallagher

In the fast moving world of today, work challenges are becoming more and more complicated. The stress factor is very high on a daily basis, when we go to our workplace we experience the same stress at work. We all are facing the same pressure either it be employers, managers, or workers. Even a normal amount of stress can affect our health, and productivity. Hence, we need to find ways to keep this stress minimum, and try to control it, and fortunately, there are many ways to do it.

The stress at a workplace for a worker is unlike from that of an employer. A worker faces allot of pressure on him due to the current troubled economy. There is uncertainty of layoffs, budget cuts and job security. The ability to self mange things makes him a good worker. A little change in the attitude can make a big difference in the stress level.

First, a worker should take accountability of his work, secondly, he should remove any negative thinking, and thirdly, he should try, and improve the relationship and communication level with his fellow workers, and the employer.

The workplace stress for employers is different in the sense that it has a direct impact on the employees. They have to make themselves role models, so that their workers can work smoothly under their supervision. A good employer is the one who knows the positive and negative points of the workers. He knows how to manage them intelligently, and increase productivity. It is the duty of the employer to provide a stress free environment to his employees.

Some of the suggestions that the employer should abide for cutting down the stress at work are here. They should improve, and enhance communication levels by sharing information amongst workers, so that it reduces their fear of job uncertainty. Responsibilities of employees, and workers should be evidently defined. This mode of communication should be friendly, and effective.

The employees should be consulted on various criteria in company decisions that affect their jobs; this will help them reduce any fear of losing their jobs. Deadlines set should be realistic, so that they can work without pressure. The effort, which is put in by individual employees should be highly valued. Career focus and development opportunities should be given. The emotional intelligence also plays a vital role in reducing the stress level. This is something, which a person does not inherit, but has to develop with the passage of time.

An employee, who is stressed at work, should do the following things. Firstly, you can breakaway from the stressful situation by taking some time out, walk for a while, sit on a bench in the park, meditate for some time, or listen to music. Secondly, you can talk it out with someone. It is the best stress reducer to share your troubles with someone. Thirdly, you can make friends at work place that can assist you if you are in pressure, and can reduce your workload. Fourthly, you can try to find humour in stressful situations.

To control stress at the workplace, you need to be well managed, and wise. There are different ways to do it. If you are a good time manager, you will be able to complete all your tasks efficiently. If you eat good, drink well, and stay away from all toxins, you will have a good healthy life, and it will help you perform well in your work. Sleeping early and exercising keeps your mind fresh, and your productivity is enhanced. - 31985

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