Workplace Stress
Workplace stress is one of the main reasons behind a stressful lifestyle. Workload, deadlines and difficult colleagues are some of the reasons behind the stressful environment.One of the main reasons i think that workplace stress gets escalated is because staff does not have a back up plan, especially a fiscal plan. Majority of times a stressful situation gets tied to the employee losing his job & that distracts the employee from focusing on the issue and thereby addressing the issue. The employees should have a back up plan to fall back on irrespective to how long they have been on the job. Adequate fiscal planning should be commenced as soon as theperson starts the job. Having financial security will prevent anxiety turning into toxic stress therefore the mind is not clouded and the situation could be easily addressed.
Khawar,
Workplace environment is important for employees to have clear understanding of expectations and directions. The workplace should be consistent with integrity, honesty and the expression for employees feeling valued. People don't care what you know until they know that you care.
Dr. Gary Carlson
I totally agree with this...a stressful work environment can create tension and stress among employees and supervisors. Can also lead to poor performance and low moral and unhappy employees.
Jeannette,
Work environment is an important factor in work place success. When the an environment is positive you will see performance increase.
Dr. Gary Carlson
While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and impact your physical and emotional health. And your ability to deal with it can mean the difference between success or failure. You can’t control everything in your work environment, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless—even when you’re stuck in a difficult situation. Finding ways to manage workplace stress isn’t about making huge changes or rethinking career ambitions, but rather about focusing on the one thing that’s always within your control: you.
Workplace stress is universal. There are so many factors that contribute to this problem. Hopefully, better performance and morale will result from the knowledge of stress management exercises and from the understanding of what toxic stress really is all about!
David,
There is only one thing we can control ourselves and that is our behavior. When stress is in check is when we understand others behavior and we don't add to the stress by not controlling ourselves.
Dr. Gary Carlson
