While some stress is a normal part of life, excessive stress interferes with your productivity and reduces your physical and emotional health, so it’s important to find ways to keep it under control. You can learn how to manage job stress as following:
There are a variety of steps you can take to reduce both your overall stress levels and the stress you find on the job and in the workplace. These include:
* Taking responsibility for improving your physical and emotional well-being.
* Avoiding pitfalls by identifying knee jerk habits and negative attitudes that add to the stress you experience at work.
* Learning better communication skills to ease and improve your relationships with management and coworkers.
Time management tips for reducing job stress
* Create a balanced schedule. Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. All work and no play is a recipe for burnout. Try to find a balance between work and family life, social activities and solitary pursuits, daily responsibilities and downtime.
* Don’t over-commit yourself. Avoid scheduling things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into one day. All too often, we underestimate how long things will take. If you've got too much on your plate, distinguish between the "shoulds" and the "musts." Drop tasks that aren't truly necessary to the bottom of the list or eliminate them entirely.
* Try to leave earlier in the morning. Even 10-15 minutes can make the difference between frantically rushing to your desk and having time to ease into your day. Don’t add to your stress levels by running late.
* Plan regular breaks. Make sure to take short breaks throughout the day to sit back and clear your mind. Also try to get away from your desk for lunch. Stepping away from work to briefly relax and recharge will help you be more, not less, productive. [helpguide.org, 2010]
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