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SIX TIPS TO FIGHT OFFICE STRESS IN 2006
- Prioritize your workload
on a daily basis to effectively tackle the most important or time-sensitive
items.
• If you receive additional assignments during the day,
take the time to figure out where they fall in your list of priorities
before diverting your attention to this new task.
- Set realistic and
achievable goals.
• If your job goals seem vague or unrealistic, set up an
appointment with your manager to define more achievable objectives.
- Focus
on one task at a time to work more quickly and efficiently.
• Avoid constantly juggling various tasks by setting a daily
schedule for routine activities. For example, set aside designated
times to check emails and phone messages, rather than interrupting
what you are doing to handle faxes, emails and phone calls. You’ll
not only gain a larger block of uninterrupted time to complete
your work, but you will also give yourself time to think through
requests and messages before responding.
- Take
breaks.
• Even during busy times it is important to walk around
and stretch your muscles. This will give your mind and body a
rest, while helping to improve your ability to absorb everything
that has happened during the day.
- Concentrate
on your own work and on improving yourself--rather than competing
with others.
• If a co-worker tends to interrupt or tries to compete
with you, send signals that you are not available. Shut your office
door or--if you work in an open office or cubicle--put on headphones
or position your body so that your back is to the cubicle opening.
• Keep criticism and feedback from co-workers and bosses
in perspective. Instead of feeling hurt and resentful, think about
their motives and evaluate what was said before reacting or letting
it affect you emotionally.
- Save
a bit of time at the end of the day to organize your work area
and prepare for the next day.
• This will help you transition out of work mode and make
it easier to focus and be productive when you return the next
day.
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