Every job has its stresses, but if you learn to deal with
them, you will be happier, healthier and work better too.
Your mental health at work is just as important as your
physical health, so it is important to think in terms of ways of alleviating
stress.
How to go about it
Work can be a major source of stress. Tensions can arise
because you feel you have too much or too little responsibility, or that you
are not getting enough recognition for what you are doing. Overwork, too, is
frequently a major cause of strain.
Very often, the root of the problem lies in poor
communication with your colleagues. You may brood about your personal
situation, or complain about it to family of friends. Instead, it may be worth
talking about your difficulties with others at your workplace. If you take an
interest in each other’s problems, you may find it easier to establish a spirit
of teamwork, which is so important for a good working atmosphere.
If you are unhappy about your work situation for a lengthy
period, it may be a sign that you need a change. Taking it over with management
may help-they may be sympathetic to you changing some of the duties of your
job, or taking a retraining of refresher course.
It is also important to bear in mind that difficulty and
tensions at work may be connected with your life-style in general. You may feel
very differently if you make the effort to use your leisure time productively,
rather than spending it thinking about your work problems. If you feel better
in yourself, your attitude to your work will improve.
One way to do this is to make good use of your rest periods.
I you have break in the morning or afternoon, take advantage of them: at the
same time as you put your feet up you can socialize with your colleagues.
If you have sufficient time in the lunch break, use it to
get away now and again from the work environment. A brisk walk, a short swim or
a keep-fit class will leave you more relaxed and ready for the afternoon’s
work.
In some workplaces, workers meet after the day is done to
participate in games such as football, tennis of basketball. This not only
provides healthy exercises, but also it gives workmates the opportunity to meet
together in a different environment and get to know each other better.
Finally, it is important to re-adjust your dietary habits to
meet the demands of a busy day. Eat a good, healthy breakfast; avoid, if possible,
drinking at lunch; and try to cut down your consumption of tea or coffee-
stimulant drinks that intensify stress. Instead,
lay in a stock of fresh fruit and fruit juices: they are more refreshing and
better for you.
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