26 Tips That Can Help You

With every workplace suffering some level of stress, managing it is key to preventing diseases and ensuring a happy workforce. Let’s face it – we are human not machines. It’s a challenge to stay sane during stressful working days. But what are some things we can do that will help us in coping with a stressful job? To make sure it does not have a negative impact on our health, family and life? Here are 26 actionable tips I have found that many people do (some of them, but not all). Try something to see how effective it can be for you.

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26 Tips to Reducing Stress:

• Creating boundaries between work and personal time to improve your work/life balance.
• Connect with family and friends out of work hours.
• Aim to better manage your workload and say no to extra work.
• Schedule regular breaks at work – no matter how busy you are.
• Exercise regularly
• Organize some “me” time – do things you enjoy I.e. a hobby, phone a friend.
• Watch your thinking – manage negative thoughts.
• Don’t go to sleep too late
• Don’t skip breakfast or lunch
• Do the most difficult tasks first
• Have a relaxing warm bath
• Make your work space positive; add funny quotes, positive pictures and Smile!
• Invest in a headset and listen to music you enjoy while still allowing you to concentrate on your task
• Don’t promise what you can’t deliver
• Talk to someone about your stress or things that annoy you
• Vary your routine
• Stop trying to multi-task
• Develop a sense of humor
• Learn to say “No”
• Organize yourself, delegate when necessary and prioritize
• Remove Clutter
• Avoid negative people
• Take a day off
• Recognize what you can and cannot change
• Ask for help
• Pray

Have you struggled with stress? Do you have any other methods you found useful? Feel free to share them in the comment section.