Workplace stress and happiness? Is there a balance?
Let’s face it folks, stress is a part of our life. Every day there are certain things, events, someone cuts you off in traffic and people, that bullying co-worker or bullying boss, that create stress in our life. Too much stress is unhealthy and sometimes we are completely unaware that we are in fact, overstressed. Those feelings of being overwhelmed in the workplace has direct impact on our productivity, efficiency and relationships both at work and in our private lives.
The article by Tenfold, a company that helps with customer relations/communications, addresses the importance of recognizing stress, the causes and finding a way to cope, to find another way to deal with the anxiety, tension and pressure in the workplace. If you are looking for a ‘one size fix all’ solution, think again. We are all so beautifully unique in our life lens. This life lens is what has created our uniqueness, such as our family history, life experiences, education, emotional development, culture, our moral and ethical compass and religion. Imagine the combination. Everyone has to create their own self care tools and strategies that fit with who they are and what works.
Knowledge is power
and knowing some techniques can certainly help with your workplace life and successes. The article shares ‘Seven steps to reduce stress’ such as “the 4A’s, be flexible, make it a team effort, be organized learn, to relax and importance of taking time off.” These are all part of what I call self-care tools and strategies to managing our stress at home and in the workplace. Great ideas that people can use in their daily lives.
“We all know that too much stress is bad. It can make us overeat, sleep too much or too little, lose focus, and if left untreated can lead to diseases like diabetes, hypertension and other cardiovascular illnesses. But did you know that apart from its ill-effects on your personal health, stress also has economic consequences? An article released by the Farleigh Dickinson University shows that “workplace stress costs U.S. employers an estimated $200 billion per year in absenteeism, lower productivity, staff turnover, workers’ compensation, medical insurance and other stress-related expenses.” ”
Workplace stress if ignored, is costly and can be a killer.
The damage done to our mental health impacts our physical health as well. We need to be aware and manage our stress levels or our stress levels will manage us. No one wins at home or in the workplace. Ask yourself, ‘am I managing my stress levels?’ If the answer is no, then ask yourself ‘what can I do to adjust, alter and create my own tools for a healthier, productive workplace?’
https://www.tenfold.com/sales-performance/stress-busting-techniques-for-salespeople
