DIAGNOSIS
If you or your loved one is experiencing too much stress, visit a doctor. A lot of symptoms of stress can also be shown signs of bad health. Your doctor can check your symptoms and instruct other conditions. If stress is to blame, your doctor can advise you to talk to a therapist or counselor to help you out with stress.
TREATMENT
Experiences and other unique characteristics all influence the way you handle and manage stress. Situations and events that are distressing for your colleagues might not bother you in the least. Or you might be particularly sensitive to certain stressors that don’t seem to bother other people.
To begin coping with stress at work, identify your stress triggers.
For a week or two, record the situations, events and people who cause you to have a negative physical, mental or emotional response. Include a brief description of each situation, answering questions such as:
- Where were you?
- Who was involved?
- What was your reaction?
- How did you feel?
Then check your stress evaluation. You might find obvious causes of stress, such as the fear of losing your job or circumstances with a particular project. You might also notice subtle but persistent causes of stress, such as a long commute or a toxic workplace.
Tackle your stress triggers
Once you have verified your stress triggers, imagine each situation or event and look for ways to resolve it. Usually, the best way to manage your stress is to find ways that can change the issues that are causing it.
Sharpen your time management skills
Set realistic goals. Work with people who set realistic expectations and deadlines. See everyday progress and adjust goals if needed.
Make a priority list. List down all that you should prioritize and rank them in order. Scan your master list and work on tasks in priority order.
Protect your time. Manage your time, especially in important and difficult projects. Do it step by step to avoid stress.
Keep a perspective
When your job is stressful, it can feel as if it’s taking over your life. To maintain perspective:
- Get other points of view. Talk with trusted co-workers or friends about the issues you are struggling with right They might help you solve it by giving you some tips and pieces of advice.
- Take a break. Make the most out of workday breaks. Having your rest time even for a few moments only can ease stress within Have a vacation and relax your mind. Avoid thinking about your work and enjoy your vacation.
- Have an outlet. To prevent stress, spend time with yourself by doing the things that you love.
- Take care of yourself. Be vigilant about taking care of yourself. Involve yourself in some outdoor activities. Get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy diet.
Know when to seek help
If none of these steps will help you deal with your stress, try to seek counseling. You can learn effective ways on how to manage and handle your job stress.