Research shows that the UK workforce is stressed. Eight out of ten UK employees are likely to leave their job because they feel overworked. Nearly half of UK employees believe their employers don’t provide adequate mental health support. ** *
Ed Johnson, CEO and cofounder of the leading mentoring platform PushFar shares his tips for reducing workplace stress.
Limit your expectations and set realistic goals
You may feel compelled to do more than you can manage, as you don’t want to disappoint your colleagues or team. However, everyone has a limit. It is important to know what it is. While you may believe that working more than usual will result in better work, the truth is you can reduce the quality and risk burning out. This is not good for your work or yourself. You should never sacrifice your mental health to increase workload.
Promote healthy habits
You can make healthy choices both inside and outside the office. This will have a significant impact on your stress level. Morning exercise helps release endorphins and reduce tension.
Consider switching to a caffeine-free coffee in the morning. You can still drink caffeine in the morning, but try to limit your intake.
Speak to someone
It’s not a new phrase to say that ‘a shared problem is a half-solved problem’ It’s great to have someone you can turn to when you need help. However, I know that finding such a person can be challenging. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, you should speak to a senior member of staff.
Consider mentoring to get continuous support. It can help you communicate and manage workplace stress.
Mentoring can transform your attitude and work approach, resulting in a dramatic reduction of stress and a greater sense of happiness. You can share your concerns and work together to resolve them.
Consider a digital detox
The technology is becoming a more and more dominant part of everyday life. While it’s great to have all the information at our fingertips and to be able to take calls or emails from our work, our ability to switch off has never been more limited. It allows your brain to relax and can improve your sleep.
When is it time to move on?
Some things are just not right. It may be time to change jobs if you’ve tried many methods to reduce stress and the effects are affecting other areas of your life. You may feel comfortable in a position even if the job is not fulfilling you. However, you will feel much better if your new role allows you to thrive.
Mentoring is a great way to help reduce stress at work. If you’d like to learn more, contact PushFar.
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