Coping With Workplace Stress May 30, 2009
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , trackbackStress, no matter where it comes from, is an ever-present reality. There is no getting away from most of it, so just how can you learn to cope with stress?
Susan Owen-Thursfield has a great blog which deals with stress, stress reduction tips and personal development which are all useful when you are starting out online. Here are a few stress busting tips which she gives to help you reduce your stress levels.
Stress is all about perception. So firstly determine whether the cause of your stress is something you can “decide” not to stress about. Can you let go of it? For example, if you have a lot to do, can you delegate it? Often times, we think that we’re the only one that can do a certain thing when in reality once we let go, everyone is happier.
Another thing you can do is learn to say “good enough is good enough.” If you’re a perfectionist striving for the ultimate all encompassing report, remember “good enough” is always “good enough”. So, lighten up on yourself.
Don’t get bogged down in tiny irritations. Make sure you communicate effectively and in a timely fashion with your co-workers. That way, problems can be dealt with as they crop up and not just when they become insurmountable.
And learn when to walk away. You can effectively deal with workplace stress by taking a mini vacation. The whole world will not fall apart if you just take the time to relax.
Delegate work when you can. And then take time to find something relaxing to do on your down time. All of this will go a long way toward coping with stress in your life.
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