If you’re stressed, whether by your job or by something more personal, the first step to feeling better is to identify the cause.The most unhelpful thing you can do is turn to something unhealthy to help you cope, such as smoking or drinking.
Be active
Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it will reduce some of the emotional intensity that you’re feeling
Take control
There’s a solution to any problem.
Connect with people
A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way.
Have some ‘me time’
We often don’t spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.
Challenge yourself
Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, helps to build confidence.
Avoid unhealthy habits
Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.
Help other people
Helping people who are often in situations worse than yours will help you put your problems into perspective
Work smarter, not harder
Prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that will make a real difference.
Try to be positive
Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful.”Try to be glass half full instead of glass half empty,”. Try writing down three things that went well, or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.
Accept the things you can’t change
Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.
Be active
Exercise won’t make your stress disappear, but it will reduce some of the emotional intensity that you’re feeling
Take control
There’s a solution to any problem.
Connect with people
A good support network of colleagues, friends and family can ease your work troubles and help you see things in a different way.
Have some ‘me time’
We often don’t spend enough time doing things we really enjoy.
Challenge yourself
Setting yourself goals and challenges, whether at work or outside, such as learning a new language or a new sport, helps to build confidence.
Avoid unhealthy habits
Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping.
Help other people
Helping people who are often in situations worse than yours will help you put your problems into perspective
Work smarter, not harder
Prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that will make a real difference.
Try to be positive
Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful.”Try to be glass half full instead of glass half empty,”. Try writing down three things that went well, or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.
Accept the things you can’t change
Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.