STRESS MANAGEMENT TIPS: AVOIDING NEEDLESS STRESS

Stress Management Tips: Avoiding Needless Stress In today's world, it's practically impossible to avoid all kinds of stress. And besides, not all situations can be avoided all because it's causing you stress. Find out what these stressors are and how to eliminate them with this guide. Learn to refuse 40% 40% of workers reported their job was very or extremely stressful As simple as it sounds, learning to say the word “no" helps to keep your stress levels in check. Saying no means being able to recognize your limits and stick to them. Learn to avoid people who cause stress According to the survey 14 percent of stressor came from work overload it's perfectly doable to avoid people who people who consistently cause your stress levels to go through the roof. Recognize stressors in your environment 42% 42% of workers manage their stress by the help of their coworker. If you find your head throbbing and heart racing just by watching the evening news, then by all means, stop watching it. If you can't handle going to the market yourself, then shop online. Avoid talking about controversial topics 10% are concerned about an individual at work they fear could become violent; MM- If you're someone who's easily upset over politics, religion, and other hot button topics, avoid talking about them Reduce your workload 35% 35% OF worker had contemplated leaving a job to flee a stressful work environment Go over your schedule, daily tasks, and responsibilities to determine if you more than you can handle on your plate Tork Region Psychological Services www.yrps.ca References: www.forbes.com/sites/kathryndill/2014/04/18/survey-42-of-employees-have-changed-jobs-due-to-stress/ http://www.stress.org/workplace-stress/ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/10/work-stress-jobs-americans_n_3053428.html