Leaders who possess self-awareness are able to reduce stress at work because they understand how their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors can lead to a more calm, positive mindset.
Many leaders run around in a perpetual state of stress but did you know you can do some basic things to interrupt this pattern? Being stressed is a natural reaction if you’re being chased by a lion but can cause all kinds of problems if you are feeling it all the time in your workplace. Think of the following ideas to reduce your stress at work.
- Do things you love for a living. This will help you avoid the stress from doing a job you hate.
- Surround yourself with supportive people. Make sure that you interact with people who respect you for who you are.
- Limit the overwhelm. You don’t have to take on everything at once. Do one thing well and move on to the next.
- Take time to take care of yourself. Take time each day to take a walk or talk with a supportive friend.
- Focus on the positive. Don’t worry so much about the stuff you can’t control or that goes wrong. Think about the things that are going well.
Try these ideas to help balance your work life. You’ll be thankful you started thinking this way when you feel more relaxed and less stressed out. What will you do to use your self-awareness to reduce the stress you feel at work?
Cheers,
Guy