Ways to manage work stress

Work stress is inevitable for every employee. Some challenges and job-related stress can help workers to maintain high productivity at work and grow professionally. However, too much stress at work can really lead to the increased level of mental distress or burnout.

Here are some tips you can try when you feel the stress at work may be a bit “too much.”

1. Think about better time management at work.

Prioritising what is important and urgent to do first each moring may help you maintain your focus at work. This can also help you cut down some time gossiping with your co-workers as well (even though gossip has some psychological benefits undeniably!).

2. Think about your biological schedule and when you are most energetic / productive.

Everyone works differently. Some enjoy early morning workouts and can come straight to work energetically, while others may be night owls who slowly become more “awake” and productive at work after lunchtime. Really getting to know yourself can help you prioritise job tasks efficiently.

3. Practice mindfulness and relaxation

Be hold that mindfulness and relaxation are too different things. Mindfulness training can help you focus on “here and now.” Being mindful at work means that you 100% concentrate on your work without worrying about your past or future. This will increase your work productivity. Relaxation training, on the other hand, can help you manage anxiety, and can hopefully make you more relaxed at work.

4. Talk to your boss to reduce your workload

Obviously, this would be the best way to manage work stress for many employees. Set a time aside to speak with your line manager to honestly express your feelings in a respectful way. Seeking mutual understanding and empathy from the management level can sometimes help you allevate a lof of work stress.