How to Relieve Stress in the Workplace

With so many adults in the workplace fearing layoffs, working long hours, and trying to stay on top of multiple projects, it makes sense that stress in the workplace is a common complaint. While there will always be stress in your job and certain things that you can’t change, there are some ways that you can make your workplace a little less stressful.

Remove Interruptions

Being interrupted in the middle of your thoughts or while working hard on a project can really stress you out. You can eliminate this by shutting your door, asking to not be disturbed, and turning off notifications on your phone. The constant noise from cell phones and email can raise your stress level, and by removing those external stressors, you will begin to feel calmer immediately.

Schedule Your Day

If you don’t have a plan for your day then it’s very likely that your day will run away from you. Make sure that you know what you want to accomplish and when you will work on it. It’s also important to schedule some down time into your day. Make this time non-negotiable. It can be for you to sit quietly, take a break outside to walk around, or a few minutes to talk to a close friend (but not about work, of course). When you don’t feel like you have control over your day then you’ll feel stressed the whole time you’re at work.

Reset

If you are already stressed then you’ll need to cool down quickly before it takes over your day. Finding a few moments alone where you can gain clarity is a good idea. Try to see the stress from someone else’s perspective. This is usually a good way to calm down, ad you can see that it may not be as big of a deal as you thought. Thinking positive thoughts about yourself and the job that you’re doing is an important part of calming down and resetting your stress level. In general, we are our own worst critics, and living with a negative inner voice can pile on the stress at work.

No matter your job you will have to deal with stress while at work. Understanding how to keep it from ruining your day and how to turn around a stressful event will keep you happier and more productive. It’s important to know what stresses you out and how to deal with it in a healthy way.