As anyone who works in a high-pressure job will know, it can be a hugely rewarding, fulfilling and successful career choice. But high stakes and big expectations can also be stressful. It’s important that managers in high-pressure workplaces understand how to deal with stress and pressure in the work—both their own and their team’s.
Difficulty Sleeping and Insomnia
Upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation and nausea
Aches, pains and tense muscles
Chest pain and rapid heartbeat
Agitation, frustration, irritability, anger and mood swings
Aversion to social situations
Negative feelings such as low self-esteem, loneliness, anxiety and depression
Stress can be flared up by a combination of any of the following factors:
Difficult working conditions
Ill-defined expectations and responsibilities
The conflict between team members
Lack of team collaboration
How employees can manage stress
If you’re feeling stressed, there are a number of things you can do to help you relieve the tension from your mind and body to cope better with the pressures of a constant quest for growth.
- Feedback and feeling valued
- Find the time for Hobbies