Stress is natural response to high cortisol levels which comes with high pressure situations that one may face at work. This can be more common in managers, leaders, CEO’s business owners and more. Leading a team comes with much responsibility and sometimes is so demanding that you give 110% of yourself and maybe even more. Stress may give motivation for getting the projects done, but too much of it can have negative health effects that last the rest of your life. Workplace stress is an emotional and physical response to overwhelming or high-pressure situations at work. Most people experience work-related stress in the form of tension or anxiety at least occasionally, regardless of their industry or career. In this article, we will be discussing ways to relieve stress in the workplace.
Identify your stressors
Being able to identify a stress point makes it easier to know how to handle and relieve it. One of the best ways to relieve stress is to write down things that maybe taking up brain space. Having things written down on paper allow one to see what needs to be completed and create actionable steps to finish the tasks. Understanding the root causes allows one to address them quickly and effectively.
Time management
Being a leader may mean that you get asked a million different things in a given workday. This could cause you to get off track and leave tasks unfinished. Prioritizing tasks and creating a schedule allows you to stay focused, finish tasks in a timely manner, and
have time to be able to help the team complete their goals.
Set boundaries
Being available for your team and business is important but being available 24/7 can lead to burnout not to mention possible negative health effects. Creating a balance of work and life is important for you and your team as you are setting an example of
what a healthy balance looks like.
Learn to say no and not over committing yourself
Learning to say no can be so hard. Especially when you have a dream and want to see that come to life. But saying no can help with over commitment of yourself and your time. Over committing sets false expectations and can leave you feeling exhausted from work and life. This can lead to a lower quality of life which can have negative effects on the business. Saying no is healthy for your mental and physical health.
Remember that everyone’s stressors and coping mechanisms are different, so it may take some experimentation to find what works best for you.
