15 million working days were lost to stress and its associated disorders between 2017 and 2018.   

Stress in the workplace is a reality that we all face. In this podcast, Chris provides us with practical guidance about how to tackle stress in any workplace.

If you dread Monday morning then listen in and find out what you can do about it.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

If you are suffering from stress in the workplace you must talk to your boss

Most companies are aware that stressed employees are not productive.

You need to ask for help because you want to find a solution and be a better employee for them

Start your day with a positive routine

This builds good habits and means you start well. Have breakfast, nobody has ever felt their best on an empty stomach. Each morning before you start your workday spend 20 minutes doing something for yourself

Try getting into the office earlier

Not always a popular choice but it can make the journey less stressful and the probability of being a few minutes late. It provides an opportunity to get your thoughts in order and it makes a good impression.

Be careful of malicious gossip

It’s easy to get caught up in moaning and negative comments. If you are involved in regular conversations that are negative you are not going to feel good about yourself.

Be organised and focused

Being cluttered and disorganised is stressful. You need to reduce the clutter as it will drain your energy, clear clutter regularly to stay organised.

Keep perfectionism in check

If you are a perfectionist learn you are never going to get it right. Ask your boss how you are doing as this may be a more positive critique than the one you would give yourself.

Are you in the right job

You need to make the job you have, work better for you or change your job. If you hate your job, you’ve tried and tried but still dread Monday morning then you need to make a change.

You need to schedule after work destress activities

Regular exercise is great to promote feelings of positivity. Ensure you eat nutritious food, you are what you eat. Try and challenge your brain in new ways

Talk to friends and family

Ask them how they are feeling, helping others will help you to feel more positive about yourself.

BEST MOMENTS

‘It's in everybody’s best interest to try and help you’

‘Explain how you are feeling in honest terms’

‘It’s a much more progressive conversation’

‘If you are going to moan all day how you will ever feel positive and not stressed?’

'Ask yourself are you just going through the motions’

‘Is it time to retrain?’

‘Whatever you do at work you need to ensure it is not stressful’

‘Try and avoid negative people as this will impact on you. Remove yourself from group chats and communication that is negative’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial-stress-killer/id1438515546?mt=2

ABOUT THE HOST

After many years of dealing (badly) with personal stress for over 20 years, Chris Hackett is on a mission to help people understand and overcome stress and anxiety by tackling the problem head-on.

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