Dealing with Workplace Stress

Stress in the workplace may be a given, but that doesn’t mean you have to give in! Here are a few techniques that will keep your stress at manageable proportions:

• Setting reasonable goals and a timetable in which to do so, will allow your accomplishments to add up at a steady pace.
• Taking pride in your work will make you strive to do your best, which will result in confidence, enthusiasm and optimism.
• Treating others with courtesy and respect will create a pleasant and productive environment.
• Learning to enjoy your work will make your job more interesting and challenging, thus increases job satisfaction.
• Doing a little more than expected is always noticed, though not always immediately acknowledged. In the long run, your extra efforts will payoff.
• Keeping your job in perspective will allow you to divert some of your energy to those activities in life which bring you pure pleasure.
• Be willing to compromise, as your views, strategies, and ways of doing things may be and feel right to you, but not to everyone.

Nothing in life is guaranteed, but a little support and a change in attitude make coping a lot easier...