Workplace Stress
Workplace Stress
Having a little stress helps you to be energetic as well as meeting new challenges in the workplace. But working for long hours, meeting deadlines, and getting too much pressure from superiors can make you feel overwhelmed and drained. Also when it affects your ability to cope, it may cause problems to your mind as well as body which may increase in occupational stress and decrease job satisfaction.
When does Workplace stress occur?
- When there is no respect or recognition - When there is no progress - When there is no personal space - There is no/ poor incentives - When there is no proper communication - Long working hours - Discrimination - Harassment
When a person is constantly exposed to stressful situations at the workplace, the body is kept in a constant state of activation, which increases the rate of biological systems that results in fatigue and the ability of the body to cope with it decreases. As a result, the risk of injury or disease also increases.
Many studies have focused on the relationship between job stress and other components. Sleep and mood disturbances, upset stomach and headache, distorted relationship with family and friends, the problems that are commonly seen in the studies. Studies also suggest that stress affects cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders and psychological disorders.
Other signs include
- Feeling depressed or anxious
- Lack of sleep
- Fatigue
- Social withdrawal
- Memory and concentration problems
- Lack of interest
How to deal with stress?
-It is normal to experience the above and there is nothing embarrassing to talk about. Balancing the work and personal life is very important in a high profile job. The first step to manage stress is identifying the source of stress. The next step is setting boundaries and priorities. Being assertive to say no to additional tasks that are not essential for your goal is important in work life. Also practicing self care and wellness including enough sleeping, healthy eating, meditating, exercising also helps you to deal effectively with your work and personal life.
Treatment for work related stress?
Taking a proper psychotherapy helps you to understand the causal factors and manage those stressors effectively. A psychologist will be able to tell you better strategies of coping and communication and henceforth , seeking help could be a life changing experience. Therapy can help you be that amazing version of yourself at work . Therapy is not magic but a one to one cooperative process. With right facilitation and communication with mutual participation, there can be visible changes in your workplace stress management.