{"id":1497,"date":"2016-06-01T17:27:10","date_gmt":"2016-06-01T17:27:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/?p=1497"},"modified":"2016-06-01T17:27:10","modified_gmt":"2016-06-01T17:27:10","slug":"anti-stress-nuggets-from-hr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heirsholdings.com\/hhpeople\/2016\/06\/anti-stress-nuggets-from-hr","title":{"rendered":"Anti-Stress Nuggets from HR"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Olamide Malik<\/strong><\/p>\n


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Some level of stress<\/span> is typical at the workplace. However, excessive stress<\/span> can interfere with productivity and impact physical and emotional health. When you feel overwhelmed at work, you lose confidence and may become irritable or withdrawn. This can make you less productive and less effective in your job, and make the work seem less rewarding. If you ignore the warning signs of work stress<\/span>, they can lead to bigger problems. Beyond interfering with job performance and satisfaction, chronic or intense stress<\/span> can also lead to physical and emotional health problems.<\/p>\n

Managing workplace stress<\/span> is about focusing on the one thing that\u2019s always within your control: You<\/b>. Your ability to deal with stress<\/span> effectively can mean the difference between success or failure at the work place. The following tip have proven to help in managing job and workplace stress<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1. Time Management<\/strong>
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\u2022 Create a balanced work life balance. Analyze your schedule, responsibilities, and daily tasks. All work and no play is a recipe for burnout.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don\u2019t over-commit yourself. Avoid scheduling things back-to-back or trying to fit too much into one day. 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.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Try to leave earlier in the morning.10-15 minutes can make the difference between frantically rushing to your desk and having time to ease into your day. Don\u2019t add to your stress<\/span> levels by running late.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Plan regular breaks. Make sure to take short breaks throughout the day to take a walk or sit back and clear your mind. Also try to get away from your desk or work station for lunch. Stepping away from work to briefly relax and recharge will help you be more, not less, productive.<\/p>\n

2. Task Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Task\u2022 Prioritize tasks. With competing deadlines and fast-changing priorities, it\u2019s critical to define what\u2019s truly important and why. Make a list of tasks you have to do, and tackle them in order of importance. Do the high-priority items first.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Break projects into small steps. If a large project seems overwhelming, make a step-by-step plan. Focus on one manageable step at a time, rather than taking on everything at once.<\/p>\n

\u2022Delegate responsibility. You don\u2019t have to do it all yourself. If other people can take care of the task, let them.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Be willing to compromise. When you ask someone to contribute differently to a task, revise a deadline, or change their behavior at work, be willing to do the same. Sometimes, if you can both bend a little, you\u2019ll be able to find a happy middle ground that reduces the stress<\/span> levels for everyone.<\/p>\n

3. Act Rather Than React: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Stress\"Typically, you\u2019re in control of your actions and responses, but not in control of macro forces or someone else\u2019s tone, for example. \u201cBe impeccable for your actions and try to let go of the rest. Also, while you may not have control over the interrupters, you can control your response. Many interruptions are recurring and can be anticipated. You want to have preset criteria for which response you want to make.<\/p>\n

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4. Eat Right and Sleep Well<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Eat-right-sleep-well-live-longer\"\u2022Eating badly stress<\/span>es your system. And when you\u2019re not sleeping well, you\u2019re not getting the rejuvenating effects.<\/p>\n

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References: http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jennagoudreau\/2013\/03\/20\/12-ways-to-eliminate-stress<\/span>-at-work\/#603d34437ff7<\/a> http:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/stress<\/span>\/stress<\/span>-at-work.htm<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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