How To Prevent and Cope With Stress At Work

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Stress at work has become an increasingly common sight rife everywhere. Working pressure, plus the extra work and uncomfortable atmosphere often makes the stress level becomes larger, so that many of them decided to leave the company. Based on the facts, most people with stress is due to the work (stress at work). Therefore, coping with stress at work is very crucial.

Based on the latest data reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) 350 million people around the world affected by stress and depression. 

While suffer from stress at work is approximately 83%. These data, as reported by Forbes. Here's his quote "Some 83% of American workers say they feel stressed out by their jobs, up from 73% a year ago, According to a new study by Harris Interactive for Everest College. The No.1 reason workers feel stressed, According to the survey: low pay. This is the third year of the survey and the third year that less-than-adequate paychecks were the top stressors for workers. The study was conducted among 1,000 adults by phone”.

Tips on how to prevent and cope with stress at work

The following 7 smart tips you can do to prevent and cope with stress at work:

Recall what your intentions and motivations to work

To recall the purpose and motivation at work, someone would eagerly return for completing the job. For example: a worker who works to support the family, future plans for the child, wedding plans and etc. This is the power that can restore the spirit of life at work. Surely this is the motivation that can boost your-self on how to relieve the stress.

Create relaxed and comfortable atmosphere at work

Creating a work environment that is not stiff and uncomfortable proven to reduce the risk of stress in the work. Establish good cooperation and friendship with the working partner that feels more relaxed working atmosphere. So, stress and depression can be prevented.

Create a comfortable work area and clean

Uncomfortable and dirty work will worsen the working atmosphere. These can cause stress coupled with the work piling up. By creating a work that is comfortable and clean, a worker will be more comfortable and calm in work.

Do not delay your work

As much as possible to not delay the work you accepted. Do it as good as possible based on estimating the right time. People are often put off going to work hard after seeing a pile of work that much and should be completed in the same time. The things can drive a person to become stressed. Moreover, putting off a work isn’t a good idea. If it can be done at this time then just do it.

Wake up at least 2 hours before leaving for work

There are a lot of things you need to prepare before leaving for work. Such as preparing any office documents, presentation and duty to others. not only that, wake up at least 2 hours before going to work to provide more flexibility for you to perform a variety of positive 

activities such as exercises, breakfast and others .

Waking up early is a good habit, not only for your health but also can help you to prevent stress. For example, before leaving for work, spend at least 30 minutes of exercise for stamina and spirit of your work is maintained. Just imagine if you go to work at 7 Am, while you get up at 6:30 in the morning, what can you do with that little time? Piling work, the body is tired, underfed and others are bad habits that lead to a decrease in motivation to work. 

Breakfast with nutritious foods before leaving for work

Eating nutritious foods that are very beneficial to the health. Your physical condition will be more vibrant and strong while undergoing various stressful activities in the work.

Take a little time to indulge

Stress is basically a condition in which the mind feels tense. By doing activities that make you feel comfortable and calm to prevent stress that appear. While you are working, there should be little free time that can be utilized well. Take at least 5 to 10 minutes to pamper yourself or doing things you like such as listening to music, playing games, drinking coffee, joking with friends and many other activities.

What is you daily activities do you usually do to prevent stress at work? Share your ideas here. Have a nice day...