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Tags: self improvement, stress management, stress in the workplace
 Stress usually happens when a problem becomes too much for our body or mind to handle. Whether it’s our personal or professional lives, stress may occur. But now let’s focus our discussion about stress in the workplace and how to minimize it. Here are some of the factors: 1. Office ethics—adjusting to new workplace environment like strict dress codes, ethics, policies, and workplace grapevine.
This adds to workplace stress especially if you’re a new hire and you have to follow them. 2. Job security—this is by far the greatest factor in contributing to workplace stress. Especially in these days of unstable economy and escalating competition, more companies are turning into some cost-cutting measures like massive lay offs.
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3. Performance anxiety—the fear of meeting high demands of work and getting fired certainly cause considerable workplace stress. 4. The birth of technology—with new and innovative technologies being launched and developed regularly, workers feel stressed to keep abreast with the changing times regarding technological advancements especially the older employees. So, how about the solutions to minimize workplace stress? Well for the employees, if you got some problems (either if it’s personal or work-related), don’t hesitate to confide with a trusted colleague or workmate.
Just by spilling it all out helps a lot. Also, practice good posture---though there’s not such thing as perfect posture, avoid slouching since it gives unnecessary strain on your back. Try to sit with a straight back since proper posture also gives you that confident look. Don’t forget to take those mini coffee breaks (even if you don’t drink coffee), or office breaks.
Taking 10-minute breaks of stretching, meditation or even deep breathing every 3 hours aids a lot in diminishing workplace stress. For the employers and bosses, be considerate enough not to dish out extremely demanding tasks. Especially if they’re only new to the company, or if they’re given new assignments or responsibilities, give them enough time and breathing space to adjust and adapt.
Allow them to be familiar with the up to date developments and technologies related to their tasks. Also, appreciate your employees’ efforts by rewarding them with vacations to help them de-stress so they can relax and recharge their energies and powers. For workers, vacations (especially paid ones) are always great motivators and stress-reducers.
Lastly, your workers should be made to feel like a part of the whole organization by getting them involved in the company’s concerns like office policies especially during decision making processes.
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The author of this article, Amy Twain, is a Self Improvement Coach who has been
successfully coaching and guiding clients for many years. Let Amy help you Discover The Beautiful You. Grab a copy of her eBook Skin To Soul Beauty.
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