Title - Don't let stress drain you at work
Some pointers that I've got are:
1. Be Prepared
2. Mange time well
3. Communicate clearly
4. Adopt a positive attitude
5. Prepare for the worst
On Be prepared
- On a regular basis, try to imagine different scenarios, and for each one, think about how you would handle each situation. This allows you to put in place the necessary steps to prevent or handle a difficult situation.
- Talk to others in similar positions to find out the challenging issues they have to deal with. Ask what they did right to mange the situation. More importantly, ask what they could have done better.
On Manage time well
- If you are always running late, you would not be able to handle an unexpected issue. Being punctual (or better still, early) gives you the extra time to deal with a last minute crisis.
On Communicate clearly
- Managing people's expectations plays a key role in influencing the demands they make of you. You also need to manage your own expectations correctly to avoid over committing yourself to too many projects.
- If you communicate clearly with your management and your co-workers, you can reduce the number of stressful situations.
On Adopt a positive attitude
- This can be difficult when you are under pressure, but keep a sense of humour. By adopting a "glass is half full and not half empty" attitude, you reduce the chances of getting bogged down and depressed. Remember, everyone feels stressed from time to time, so this situation is not something unique to you.
- If you feel the black cloud looming, distract yourself, do not brood. It is unproductive to feel bitter or to beat yourself up over mistakes made. The past is done. Tomorrow will be another day. Make sure it will be a better one.
On Prepare for the worst
- Think about what could happen if the situation is not resolved in the way that you want. Life will go on. It may be less than perfect, but it will not be the end of the world.
Yours,
Something Small Thinking Big
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