It is said that job and workplace stress increase in a time of economic crisis and with the “lay offs” and “budget cuts” stress levels are predicted to be growing. This is why it is essential to have the ability to manage stress and pressure in the workplace and can make the difference between the success or failure of a job. The better you are at managing your own stress, the more positively you will affect others around you and the less other peoples stress will negatively affect you.
It is important to establish the level of pressure you feel with your performance. If we feel too little pressure then we can become under stimulated and our effectiveness will reduce. If we feel too much pressure for too long our performance may drop and can even lead to physical and mental illness. However, when we feel a healthy pressure we feel energetic challenged and in control.
When we are felling pressurised or stressed we should ask ourselves ‘what could I possibly do to handle this pressure that I am feeling?’ helping ourselves to think of solutions to the problem.
At Go MAD we talk about the need to take responsibility for completing goals and achieving tasks but what most people forget is that this relates also to their physical and emotional wellbeing too.
It is essential to have your basic needs cared for before you are able to manage your work tasks and what is thrown your way. Doing this will make you stronger, more resilient and equip you to manage work stress and pressure without becoming overwhelmed.
Here are our top 10 tips to lift your mood, increase your energy and make you feel like you’re back in the driving seat.
- Eat well – Eat small and frequent meals throughout the day so that it maintains your blood sugar levels.
- Go for a walk or do some exercise – It will increase you energy and lift your mood.
- Get enough sleep.
- Hobbies – Do something you enjoy and that you feel totally immersed in.
- Learn to relax – Do some relaxation exercises. Have a look at some of our suggested exercises.
- Laugh – Laughter is always good for releasing endorphins and neurotransmitters and making you feel happy.
- Create a balanced schedule with regular breaks and a good work/life balance – All work and no play is a recipe for burnout.
- Say no to unreasonable requests.
- Prioritise tasks – Prioritising tasks from highest priority to lowest priority with clear. achievement dates can build a clear picture in your mind of what needs to be done.
- Celebrate your wins – This will motivate you when you are completing tasks as you will feel it is a reward for your hard work and motivate you in future tasks to complete.