Improve Resilience in the Workplace - Effective Stress Relief Techniques
"Thriving under work stress" is an interesting
topic in today modernized world. It shows the ability to not only manage stress
effectively but also to use it as a catalyst for personal and professional
growth. Recognizing and addressing work stress is not just beneficial for
individual well-being; it is essential for fostering a healthy and productive
workplace.
Get preventive actions to manage stress can enhance mental health, improve job performance, and cultivate a supportive organizational culture. By prioritizing stress management, both employees and employers can create a more resilient workforce, and finally it will lead to greater satisfaction and success in the workplace. Here are some key aspects of thriving in stressful work environments.
01. Revamp the habitat.
A lot of stress comes from environment. Update the office with a healthy color scheme, additional plants, or new silverware.
02. Allow for flexible hours and
remote working.
Allow your employees to work remotely and give flexibility for start and end times. This freedom is great for office morale, and the policy shows employees that you trust them enough not to babysit.
03. Encourage social activity.
Let employees to spend time together. As coworkers get to know each other, expectations and communication barriers are broken down, greasing the wheels for easier future interactions.
04. Create quiet time.
Ensure your employees have a place where they can take a break. Employees preferred the opportunity to have stress-relief breaks, such as a nap, massage, or required break. A small room, a lounge space at the end of the hall, and even an outdoor bench can be perfect places to find refuge from the chaos of the daily grind.
05. Provide onsite or distance
counseling.
Many companies provide counseling as a way for employees to help deal with stress. This strategy in or out of the office, in group settings or individually can help employees prepare for what stress will come their way.
06. Recognize your employees.
Being respected and appreciated by others is one of the most fundamental facts to human. Employees love being praised for a job well done and recognizing their success results in a serious boost in engagement.
07. Set boundaries
Learning to say “no” is an important part of reducing stress and will help you focus on what’s really important. Having the self-confidence to establish boundaries for yourself, and the skills to assertively communicate those boundaries will help you fill your life with what matters most to you.
08. Manage Your Time
Organize, prioritize, and adapt. Make to-do- List, writing things down in either a planner or calendar can help you declutter your brain. Make a list and prioritize the things you need to get done, make sure to include time for relaxation and self-care.
09. Get comfortable with feelings,
share with others
There is no such thing as “good” or “bad”
feelings. Feelings are your reaction to life’s events. All feelings matter. To
be emotionally well, let yourself experience a range of feelings and share your
feelings with others. If discussing your feelings with your support network
feels challenging,
10. Encourage workplace wellness.
Exercise takes employees' minds off the stress of their job to focus on the task at hand. It also improves moods by increasing the production of endorphins, the brain's feel-good neurotransmitters.
REFERENCES
La Montagne, A., T. Keegel, A. Louie, A. Ostry, and P. Landsbergis, A Systematic Review of the Job Stress Intervention Evaluation Literature: 1990-2005, International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, 13, pp. 268-280,
Semmer, N., Job Stress Interventions and the Organization of Work, Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 32:6(Special Issue), pp. 515-527, 2006.
Semmer, N., Job Stress Interventions and Organization of Work, in Quick, J. and L. Tetrick (eds.), Handbook of Occupational Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, pp. 325-353, 2003.
You have provided some practical insights into stress management, especially the focus on recognition. It also helps to improve morale and engagement as well. I believe it is a good approach to add peer recognition to these recognition programs so colleagues can highlight each other's contributions.
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