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Stress At Work

Work, without it there would be no source of income. This source of income is very beneficial for everyone because it also means their main source of survival. Today, you can’t have anything you want for free. It is always accompanied with the price tag. There are many necessities today that require money. The foods and daily consumption is an example. Unlike before, you can’t just pick fruits from trees or harvest vegetables from plots. Except if planting is your hobby.  You also need to stock for medicine, which is sold over the pharmacy. You also need clothing to keep you warm and buy shelter to protect you. There is no doubt about it. To survive you really need money.

And where do you get it? It is through work and salaries. That is why everyone is doing their best at work to earn enough for their needs and to add for their savings. However, the work environment is also one of the common places where anyone can get a lot of stress. Stress at work is a normal scenario for everyone. And it is also adaptable.

If you want to manage and balance your mental, emotional and physical health inside the workplace, stress management is the best thing that you can do. This will also aid you in distinguishing failure and success.

What are the causes why an employee experience stress at work? They are scared to lose their job. The present economy isn’t really as stable as before because of the recent recession. News about workers being laid off is all over the papers and television. With this news itself, workers become alert and more focus.

Another is the pressure from the higher department. If you do your best in work and have caught the attention of your bosses, of course you will feel proud. Nevertheless, because of that, they will look forward to your next job and project. This will bring you great pressure over again, just like a cycle. You are afraid to rest and relax because you need to meet the expectations of the people around you. Next is because of the overtimes. It will cut your time of resting building up more and more stress.

The first step in managing stress at work is to point out certain signs of it. Because of stress from work, it would be hard for you to sleep, lack of appetite, over-fatigue, depression and other physical problems. You become irritated without strong reason. You will lose the interest to continue working which is bad especially if you are working as a team.

When stress is already a hindrance in your work, it is now the right time to care for yourself. You can start with organizing your personal life. Check your health capabilities if you are still capable of working. Eat properly, exercise, and have a healthy lifestyle just like before. Then, plan your schedule ahead of time. Make a timeline and always leave a space for relaxation. Don’t be too confident by accepting many jobs.  And make sure to maintain a healthy relationship within the workplace.