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Sometimes we stress at work when things do not go as planned. Sometimes deadlines are not met, sometimes a task becomes more complicated than we imagined and sometimes we even have personal difficulties with co-workers or management. All of these things can leave us feeling stressed. In our working lives, we need some strategies to reduce stress. So here is some advice to help reduce stress at work and also to improve how well we work.
Let go of Expectations
If we have specific expectations, we are being close-minded about life. We need to remember that life is not under our control and sometimes events happen that upset our agenda. While it is important to set goals and to organise your time, it is also important to be flexible in case an unexpected event arises. If your project is not completed on time, remember, that “life is what happens when you are busy making plans.”
Take a Walk
Go for a walk outside. If there is a park or river nearby, stretch your legs and have a relaxing walk in nature. Being in the fresh air and in a new environment can help to clear your mind. If you do not have a nice place to go for a walk, make sure to walk around your office building. Physically moving helps you to return your attention to the present moment rather than any stressful thinking.
Do a Breathing Meditation
A simple inhalation and exhalation can be very effective. You can release a lot of tension by breathing deeply. A simple breathing meditation of 2 to 5 minutes can help you to de-stress before a big meeting. If you have the opportunity, I advise to take a moment either in your office alone or in a bathroom to practice a short breathing meditation. If you do not have time for this, take one deep breath right before beginning a new task at work.
Remember We are not Perfect
Not one of us is perfect. We do not know everything and no man is an island. We always need to reach out to colleagues and our friends and family for help and advice. We are constantly learning and growing in life. So try to see that you are actually doing your best, even if you make mistakes or fail to achieve a task at work. We always have the chance to learn something from our experiences, good and bad.
See Stress as Unnecessary
In the modern world, we seem to accept stress as part and parcel of working life. However too much stress negatively effects our productivity at work. We do not need to stress to work better. Stress is like a distraction from working effectively. It would greatly improve your performance and efficiency when you can think more clearly. In order to work in this manner, we need to work stress-free.
In Conclusion
Stress is more of a habit than a help at work. In our work, as in life, unexpected events can happen that leave us feeling stressed. However, once we reduce our stress, we can work much more effectively. Every task we do becomes more fluid, more easy to achieve and our working environment becomes much more pleasant. With these steps, we can all benefit from reducing stress in the workplace.
