Expert Tips on Managing Stress at Work
Imagine a perfect week at work. Everything runs smoothly, and you love your job. Sounds like a dream, doesn’t it?
While those days are possible, work can also be a source of frequent and intense stress. Let’s face it, work stress is unavoidable.
In 2022, 83 percent of U.S. workers suffered from work-related stress and about one million Americans missed work each day because of stress, according to the American Institute of Stress (AIS).
The American Psychological Association identifies some of the physical and emotional symptoms of work stress as: headaches, stomachaches, high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, insomnia, depression and anxiety.
There are a variety of reasons why work is stressful, including problems with leadership, lack of control over responsibilities, tight deadlines and job insecurity.
How to manage work stress
- Be nice to yourself.
- Find things you can control.
- Make a manageable to-do list.
- Turn down extra responsibilities.
- Schedule time for yourself.
- Consider therapy.
Work-related stress is a reality that can’t be denied. Prioritizing stress management will lead to a better relationship with your job and improved work-life balance.
SOURCE: American Psychiatric Association
