FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#16 - Flipbook - Page 30
How to Deal with Stress in the Workplace
While you’re working away on your
stress management techniques, there
are other practical approaches you can
take to manage workplace stress. Albeit
sometimes daunting, talking to your
manager can be an effective strategy to
get the support you need.
Try to be transparent about the
speci昀椀c causes of your stress; for
example – deadlines that are feeling
overwhelming. Try being as speci昀椀c as
possible, as this can sometimes support
resolution. Remember – your manager
won’t be across the detail that you are,
so starting with a conversation that
outlines your experience, will be helpful
in getting you on the same page to get
the outcome you need.
Rightly or wrongly, leaders may see
you delivering excellent work and think
everything is 昀椀ne. As such, speaking
up is a helpful thing to do. Additional
techniques you could deploy include:
• Setting personal and professional
boundaries (for example, not checking
emails late at night) and saying no to
prevent overcommitting.
• Taking regular short breaks – such as
going for a walk.
• Prioritising tasks to make them more
manageable. Top tip: keep a checklist.
This can help you feel more in control
of your workload.
• Be proactive in communicating if
stress is becoming overbearing.
