Just because the vast majority of us are working from home now, doesn’t make the workday any less stressful.
Deadlines still need to met, customers still need support, and proposals have to be approved.
Even though stress can keep us motivated and on top of our game, no one wants to constantly feel stressed.
Here are a few techniques that can help you cope with work-related stress.
Start Your Day Right:
Our morning sets the tone of the entire day. Feeling rushed in the morning is not a pleasant feeling. Everything from making breakfast to checking homework can be a lot.
Waking up just 20 minutes early and relaxing can help you start your day on a positive note.
Stay Organized:
Have you ever had one of those days where you just couldn’t find any important documents or emails?
You know it’s on your computer somewhere, you just can’t remember where.
Properly labelling files and having some sort of an email system can prevent several problems down the line.
Embrace Imperfection:
We are all human mistakes do happen.
Instructions get misunderstood, important emails get lost, presentations have typos, the list goes on.
The next time you make a mistake, don’t panic! Instead, take a step back and remind yourself that you are only human and even though you made a mistake you are doing the best you can.
You have two choices. You can either look at your mistakes as setbacks or learning opportunities. It is all about perspective. Learn More