Job Stress Management Tips

Today's workplace produces plenty of stress. Life's little hassles mount up until you say to yourself, "If one more thing goes wrong today, I'll explode." Don't reach for the aspirin bottle, try these stress management tips.

Can we eliminate the stressors of modern work life? No. The trick is learning how to manage the stress versus being overwhelmed by it. Here are seven stress management tips

Know the enemy.
What, exactly, is stressing you out? Is it your job? Your home life? Your relationships? Without knowing the root of the problem, you are unlikely to resolve it.

Share the load.
Delegate whenever possible. Don't fall into the trap of thinking you are the only person who can do the job right. Your coworkers and boss might start to buy into that concept as well.

Get a fresh outlook.
Whoops! I made a mistake. Okay. The world is not going to come to an end. Stress often comes from taking yourself and the job too seriously.

Be a kid again?play.
Put your job concerns aside for five minutes and concentrate on something of fun. Use your break time to work a crossword puzzle, play a quick game of Frisbee, listen to some good music, etc. A few minutes spent playing brings renewed energy to the job.

Let go.
Recognize the difference between the things you can control and the things you cannot. Make a list of these two categories. Stop stressing about the things in your job you have no control over.

Develop a tough skin.
Try not to personalize any criticism you receive. Look at negative comments as constructive criticism that allows you to improve your work.

Don't make work your life.
Job stress builds when our minds are constantly focused on work. Strive for balance in your life. Make time for family, friends, hobbies and, most importantly, fun.

You man need to giveyour job the heave-ho. You know it's time to quit when:

  • You've tried all the appropriate channels and methods for resolving your situation, to no avail.
  • You are not challenged and so bored that you hate to go to work every day.
  • Your boss is intimidating, disrespectful or demeaning to you.
  • Stress is a fact of life, but it need not be a way of life. Every job has stress. It is an inevitable consequence of living and working with others. Effective stress managers know how to reduce the harmful effects while retaining the energy and creativity needed to work and live in a stressful environment.

    Marcia Zidle, the 'people smarts' coach, works with business leaders to quickly solve their people management headaches so they can concentrate on their #1 job ? to grow and increase profits. She offers free help through Leadership Briefing, a weekly e-newsletter with practical tips on leadership style, employee motivation, recruitment and retention and relationship management. Subscribe by going to http://leadershiphooks.com/ and get the bonus report "61 Leadership Time Savers and Life Savers". Marcia is the author of the What Really Works Handbooks ? resources for managers on the front line and the Power-by-the-Hour programs ? fast, convenient, real life, affordable courses for leadership and staff development. She is available for media interviews, conference presentations and panel discussions on the hottest issues affecting the workplace today. Contact Marcia at 800-971-7619.

    ohare limo service Grand Rapids ..
    In The News:

    The International Olympic Committee on Friday announced plans to use AI in various Olympic aspects, including athlete identification, training and judging.
    Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains an easy trick to avoid squinting while working or surfing the web by zooming in on your personal computer.
    Streaming giant Roku has recently been targeted by a pair of cyberattacks, and the company confirmed over a half million Roku accounts were compromised.
    The Land Aircraft Carrier combines an all-terrain, six-wheeled vehicle with a two-seat aircraft, which features electric vertical takeoff and landing.
    The European Union has sent TikTok a "request for information" on the video sharing platform's newest app, TikTok Lite, under the Digital Services Act, with the aim to clean up social media.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    The FBI is warning the public about a recent phishing scam via text that claims its targets owe money in Pennsylvania for unpaid road toll charges.
    Your Apple Music settings may be revealing to your contacts what you're listening to. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains the process to change those settings.
    Learn how to secure social media accounts, implement legacy contacts, and create a digital estate plan to protect your online assets from 'ghost hackers' after your death.
    A ported phone number scam is leading to more people having their identities stolen by sophisticated scammers. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson tells you what you need to know.
    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a vast marine debris vortex, is being tackled by The Ocean Cleanup’s innovative technologies. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explains.
    Discover easy solutions to tame autocorrect frustration on iOS and Android devices. Turn off, customize and add personal touches to your typing experience.
    Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals the six top things to do right now before it’s too late: Tech and life choices that can keep your safer on and offline.
    Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you some simple steps to discreetly hide apps or an entire app page on your iPhone for decluttering or confidentiality.
    The ambient light sensors on smartphones may be turned into cameras, according to researches at MIT. This could pose a threat to people's privacy.
    The Autonomous Road Repair System from tech firm Robotiz3d uses artificial intelligence technology to locate potholes and promptly seal them.
    Scammers have stooped to using artificial intelligence to scan obituary websites to create fake obituary websites to target the grieving.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    A Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing factory in Hungary is using humanoid robots to help with human staffing shortages on the factory floor.
    Some video games act like unregulated banks, according to CFPB, which has begun monitoring the situation. The agency says children may be most at risk.
    Ascender the robot is capable of climbing stairs with heights up to 8.7 inches, and it can give every corner of your home a deep cleaning.
    Tax-return scams are on the rise, and one tax expert from a cybersecurity firm says filing your taxes on time is one way to avoid tax scams.
    The innovative XPENG Robot Unicorn is inspired by the mythical unicorn, and you may forget the robot is not actually a living creature.
    Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
    The Federal Trade Commission, the federal agency to report scams to, is being impersonated as part of a new sophisticated phone scam.

    7 Solutions for Practical Stress Management

    Stress is amazingly persistent, even seductive. We get used to... Read More

    Coping with Stress

    Everyone experiences stress at some point in their life. In... Read More

    Need To Stop Worrying?

    I once worked with a woman whose zest,joy and enthusiasm... Read More

    Those Deceiving Emotions

    Deceiving? You bet they are. How? Without your even knowing... Read More

    Five Steps to Stress Relief

    So, you've recognised that you are suffering from stress and... Read More

    Music Therapy: Can Music Really Soothe The Savage Beast?

    It has long been suggested that "music soothes the savage... Read More

    Stress Management: How to Use the Power of Focus

    Here's a fun little experiment:Take a few seconds and look... Read More

    FEAR: How to Defeat the Monster

    What is the greatest fear of man? Is it death?... Read More

    Ten Tips to Ward Off Stress at the Office

    CHICAGO - According to a recent article in the September... Read More

    The Power of Five

    Do you ever fret? In today's materialistic age, sometimes fretting... Read More

    Ten Easy Relaxation Techniques

    Stress is more than just unpleasant. It's dangerous. Try these... Read More

    A 2-Minute Stress Buster

    Meditation seems to have arrived in the mainstream of late,... Read More

    Chewing On Mindfulness: Gum Is Your Secret

    My grandmother, a feisty and athletic woman in her younger... Read More

    Practical Ways to Bring Enchantment into Your Life

    THE ENCHANTED SELF? teaches you how to access positive states... Read More

    Three Stress Relief Techniques

    There is good stress, and there is bad stress. Good... Read More

    Canadian Physicians on Slippery Slope of Burnout

    In a recent CMA survey of 2251 physicians, over 45%... Read More

    Haris Stress Inventory

    Conceptualizing stress: Stress often has a negative connotation. Failure, illnesses,... Read More

    Why Stress Is Not Necessary

    We are not designed for long term stress.It causes us... Read More

    Understanding Your Stress Levels

    In order to understand stress better, it is a good... Read More

    Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start

    Most of us lead busy lives, trying to successfully juggle... Read More

    How to Cope With Stress and Anxiety

    Among the hardest parts of living in the modern world... Read More

    Is Worry Necessary?

    Who hasn't experienced "worry" at one time or another? Almost... Read More

    Discover The Wisdom of Letting Go

    When a great Zen Master returned to his country after... Read More

    Stress & Self Esteem: Raising One by Lowering the Other

    In our article about Exercise & Stress, we looked at... Read More

    Panic Is No Laughing Matter

    Burt Reynolds revealed his vulnerable side when he realized he... Read More

    executive chauffeured services Barrington Hills ..