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How to Deal with Stress in the Workplace
While you’re working away on your stress
management techniques, there are other practical
approaches you can take to manage workplace
stress. Albeit sometimes daunting, talking to your
manager can be an effective strategy to get the
support you need.
Try to be transparent about the speci昀椀c causes of
your stress; for example – deadlines that are feeling
overwhelming. Try being as speci昀椀c as possible, as
this can sometimes support resolution. Remember
– your manager won’t be across the detail that you
are, so starting with a conversation that outlines
your experience, will be helpful in getting you on
the same page to get the outcome you need.
Rightly or wrongly, leaders may see you delivering
excellent work and think everything is 昀椀ne. As such,
speaking up is a helpful thing to do. Additional
techniques you could deploy include:
• Setting personal and professional boundaries
(for example, not checking emails late at night)
and saying no to prevent overcommitting.
• Taking regular short breaks – such as going for
a walk.
• Prioritising tasks to make them more
manageable. Top tip: keep a checklist. This can
help you feel more in control of your workload.
• Be proactive in communicating if stress is
becoming overbearing.
