10 TIPS TO HELP EMPLOYEES IDENTIFY & MANAGE THEIR STRESS
Image Source: HR Daily Advisor May 2015
  1. Get to Know Yourself Better:

    2. Have a good understanding of your stress level and the things that triggers stress in your daily life. Catch the signals early and pay good attention to why it is happening.

  2. Identify How You Cope & When You Break:

    3. Do a check on yourself and identify of you have got used to any unhealthy habits as a way to deal with stressors you are facing. Assess your mood at work and how you react to stressful situations and recognize points that make you feel like wanting to break down.

  3. Set Your Own Rules:

    4. Create certain shutdowns of your own to disconnect from work to help you relax. For example; maintaining good sleep hygiene without any distraction and making time for yourself.

  4. Create A To-Do-List of your own:

    5. It’s stressful to constantly think of things that you should be doing. Clear your head by putting those thoughts in writing. Divide out “work” and “nonwork” tasks and indicate those with the highest priority.

  5. Be Accountable:

    6. The first step in managing stress levels is to be responsible for your own stress levels. Always understand that external factors triggering stressors are beyond our control and what matters is how you react to each situation you face

  6. Get Sufficient Rest:

    7. Getting breaks in between to stretch and rewind will help you stay energized and focused at work. Try practicing tips of stretching, breathing exercises and short walks away from your desks to give your mind and body time to rewind. This 1–2-minute effect may go a long way throughout your day.

  7. Maintain Good Physical Health.

    8. Ensure that your body gets the rest and energy it needs. Get regular health screenings done to ensure your body and mind is at the best of health at work. This is needed to ensure that you stay focused, driven and motivated at all times.

  8. Keep A Positive Mind with Positive Thinking:

    9. Constant negative thinking will cause stress. Try to keep a positive mind through situations at work no matter how challenging it may seem. It is also important to modify your expectations and set realistic goals to work towards.

  9. Learn to Manage Conflict:

    10. It’s easier said than done, but resolving conflict in a healthy, constructive way can help relieve work stress. Focus on the present, avoid the temptation to dive into old resentments, and listen to what the other person is really saying.

  10. Don’t Be Afraid to ASK FOR HELP!

    11. Accepting help from supportive friends and family members can help you better manage your stress. Take advantage of employer-based services like counseling, work/life balance programs, or referrals to mental health professionals.