Different Ways Of Reducing Stress At Work?

By Andy D Gallagher

Today the fast moving world makes it very hard to coupe up with work challenges. Living with the stress of our daily lives, and then facing more stress once we reach work is increasing day by day. This pressure is being faced by everyone the employers, managers, or workers. Stress levels can be normal or abnormal, but it affects our health and productivity the most. Therefore, we need to find ways to manage, and control the level of stress, and gladly there are several ways to do that.

Workplace stress for a worker is different from that of an employer. A worker has pressure on him due to the troubled economy. He is uncertain because of lay offs, budget cuts, or job security. His ability to manage stress makes him a good worker. This stress can be reduced by a little attitude change.

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 stress that the employers face from the workplace is different, as it directly affects the employees. They have to reform themselves as good leaders, so that they can motivate their workers to run everything under their guidance smoothly. A good employer is well aware of the negative and positive points of the workers. He has the ability to manage them wisely to increase productivity. It is the core responsibility of the employer to provide his employees with a stress free environment.

Following are some suggestions that employers should take for reducing stress at work. They should improve communication, by sharing information with their workers to reduce their fear of job uncertainty. The responsibilities of employees, or workers should be clearly defined. This communication should be friendly, and efficient.

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 can do the following things. Firstly, you can take some time off to break yourself away from a stressful situation, take a walk, and find a bench to sit on in the park, mediate for a while, or just listen to music. Secondly, you can talk with someone. It is one of the best ways to reduce stress if you share your troubles with someone. Thirdly, your friends at work could assist, and help you by reducing your workload. Fourthly, try to find some humour in a stressful situation.

Stress at workplace can be managed by wise actions. There are number of ways to do it. If you can manage your time well, you would be able to manage, and complete your tasks efficiently. If you take healthy diet, drink well, and avoid toxins, you would have good health, which would help you perform well on the job. If you sleep well, and do daily exercise, your mind becomes fresh, and hence, productivity is increased. - 31969

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