As per the suggestion in the course, a good way to handle stress is making a list of tasks and tackling them one by one. This ensures organization and tackles both short term and long term goals. This is one method I personally use and have been using for many years. I like seeing my goals in front of me, and the task alone of making a list relieves some of my stress. However, sometimes I end up making list after list after list and find that very little gets done! How can this cycle of lists be prevented? Is… >>>

I have to admit, I appreciate sympathetic listening but have not always been good at it myself. The two simple changes I've made: giving someone my complete attention (leaving my phone at my desk) and letting them speak (not my nature) have made a huge difference. It's a combination of offering reassurance and allowing some venting--I realize that people need validation of being heard. Even on the small scale of a 2 min conversation, the benefit is very noticeable in terms of stress and emotional charge of the situation. I can see that it has long term value and adds… >>>

What has really been stressful for me is that I had a surgery over four months ago. One would categorize me as a workaholic, by choice not by pressure from above. I truly love my job, and am actively seeking advancement. I knew the surgery would slow me down a bit; however, I have experienced some unforeseen complications. Physically I am not well, which is stressful in and of itself, but not being able to perform up to par by my own standards has created a whole other type of stress. I am still completing all required tasks and have… >>>