{"id":16766,"date":"2018-11-14T19:06:09","date_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/?p=16766"},"modified":"2018-11-14T19:06:09","modified_gmt":"2018-11-14T16:06:09","slug":"stress-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/stress-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Reduce Stress at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.psd.gov.sg\/images\/default-source\/challenge-library\/Article-Image\/cover-signs-of-stress-at-work.png\" alt=\"Google image search result for \u00abStress at work\u201d\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Some people sometimes feel fluctuations in their work performance due to tension and psychological pressure, which may make them feel the expectation of a collapse. So, how can they deal with such a thing? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">situations, and remain steadfast in the face of them?.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">There is positive stress that helps in completing required tasks on time, and there is stress that negatively affects work, which must not be surrendered to, such as being exposed <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">to small and frequent annoyances, or problems related to your job role.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Many of us suffer from symptoms of \u201cimpulsivity\u201d and the fear of slowing down, to the extent that we sometimes do not realize the extent of stress we have experienced until we learn how to get rid of <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">it through relaxation. Therefore, we review 10 mechanisms to reduce stress:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33562 tie-appear\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rowadalaamal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/10-%D8%A2%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D9%82%D9%84%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%B1-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%842.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 997px) 100vw, 997px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.rowadalaamal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/10-\u0622\u0644\u064a\u0627\u062a-\u062a\u0642\u0644\u0644-\u0645\u0646-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u062a\u0631-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u06442.png 997w, http:\/\/www.rowadalaamal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/10-\u0622\u0644\u064a\u0627\u062a-\u062a\u0642\u0644\u0644-\u0645\u0646-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u062a\u0631-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u06442-300x150.png 300w, http:\/\/www.rowadalaamal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/10-\u0622\u0644\u064a\u0627\u062a-\u062a\u0642\u0644\u0644-\u0645\u0646-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u062a\u0631-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u06442-600x300.png 600w, http:\/\/www.rowadalaamal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/10-\u0622\u0644\u064a\u0627\u062a-\u062a\u0642\u0644\u0644-\u0645\u0646-\u0627\u0644\u062a\u0648\u062a\u0631-\u0641\u064a-\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u06442-660x330.png 660w\" alt=\"\" width=\"997\" height=\"499\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Keep a journal:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Keep a journal for two weeks to measure your stress level. Simply acknowledging stress and affirming that you are addressing it is the first step toward making the required changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Be organized:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Clutter leads to stress because we know there is something that needs to be dealt with. It is like seeing a pile of tasks ahead of you, which creates a feeling <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">of confusion. Take some time to get rid of that clutter, and then you will find your mind much clearer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Adopt a good posture:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Sitting up straight not only indicates confidence, but also gives you more confidence over time. Sitting in a slouched position makes you more fearful and stressed because <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">the brain responds to the body. This will help you improve your posture and your mood, thereby reducing stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Breathe deeply:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Sharon Melnick says in her book \u201cSuccess Under Pressure\u201d: \u201cThrough regulating your breathing, you can break unconscious emotional patterns that are sustained through short <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">and tense breathing. Take several deep, conscious breaths throughout your day to prevent severe stress.\".<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Prepare for the next day:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">What needs to be done the next day, or how tomorrow's meeting will go\u2014for example\u2014can be a cause of unnecessary stress. Instead,<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> at the end of each workday, make a plan for what you will do the next day by preparing the ideas you want to share in the meeting and listing the tasks you will perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Separate your work and personal life:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">If you check your email at night, for instance, you might find something that increases your stress. Therefore, you must set boundaries between your work life and personal life and stick to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Be active:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">If you do not exercise regularly, make it part of your daily routine, even if you do it in the evening. Add some physical activity to your workday, <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">as a workout break reduces stress, even if it is just taking a walk during your lunch break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Check self-criticism:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Write down your best achievements and words of appreciation you receive from others on cards that you can keep on your desk or put on your wall. When you feel that<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> self-criticism is taking over, check your self-defense behavior by reminding yourself of those moments; this helps you stay positive while facing inevitable challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Enjoy your break time:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Watch funny videos during your break, or share funny stories you have experienced. Interrupting stress with laughter puts you in a better emotional state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif; color: #00ccff;\"><strong>Be responsible for your career:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Lack of job satisfaction, few opportunities for advancement, and unclear performance expectations are major causes of stress at work. Therefore, make a plan for your career, talk <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">to your manager to support you, and let them know that you want to grow with the organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\">Also, try not to get stressed over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/tips-to-cope-with-work-stress\/\">Work pressure<\/a>, as not getting everything done immediately does not mean you have failed. Be patient when you begin using these techniques to reduce<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'comic sans ms', sans-serif;\"> stress, as no one can make everything right overnight.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u064a\u0633\u0634\u0639\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0628\u0639\u0636 \u0623\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0646\u064b\u0627 \u0628\u062a\u0630\u0628\u0630\u0628 \u0623\u062f\u0627\u0626\u0647 \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u0644\u061b \u0628\u0633\u0628\u0628 \u0645\u0627 \u064a\u0639\u062a\u0631\u064a\u0647 \u0645\u0646 \u062a\u0648\u062a\u0631 \u0648\u0636\u063a\u0637 \u0646\u0641\u0633\u064a\u061b \u0645\u0627 \u0642\u062f \u064a\u064f\u0634\u0639\u0631\u0647 \u0628\u062a\u0648\u0642\u0639 \u062d\u062f\u0648\u062b \u0627\u0646\u0647\u064a\u0627\u0631\u060c \u0641\u0643\u064a\u0641 \u0625\u0630\u064b\u0627 \u064a\u062a\u0639\u0627\u0645\u0644 \u0645\u0639 \u0645\u062b\u0644<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":16767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ibtdi_aa_focus_keyword":"","_ibtdi_aa_secondary_keywords":"","_ibtdi_aa_audience":"","_ibtdi_aa_tone":"","_ibtdi_aa_summary":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_name":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_bio":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewer_url":"","_ibtdi_aa_reviewed_date":"","_ibtdi_aa_service_id":"","_ibtdi_aa_related_ids":"","_ibtdi_aa_human_reviewed":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable":"","_ibtdi_aa_disable_links":"","_ibtdi_aa_sources":"","_ibtdi_aa_update_notes":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[491],"tags":[5877,17703,10380],"class_list":["post-16766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-491","tag-5877","tag-17703","tag-10380"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16766"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16766\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibtdi.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}