Job Related Stress and How To Manage It
Most of us will probably say that our jobs are where we experience the most stress in our lives. There are many things that can contribute to stress on the job including performance stress, burnout, environmental stress, and stress related to problems experienced on the job and overload. Oh, and let us not forget that people at work can also lead to stress whether that means stress from dealing with an overbearing boss or from dealing with a co-worker who is constantly annoying you at your desk.
The actual diagnosis of job stress refers to a chronic disease that is caused by events or conditions that occur at your job that have a negative affect on your ability to function in your job-related position or that have an overall negative affect on your body or mind. The symptoms of job-related stress include physical symptoms of illness such as headaches, stomach problems, or back problems as well as insomnia, an inability to concentrate, employee absenteeism, depression, frustration or anger that is extreme, anxiety/depression, and alcohol or drug abuse.
Many reasons can contribute to feeling stress at work including having an insecurity about your position at work, having a job that requires a high demand for your performance, if your job requires that you constantly update or keep up with technology, adapting to a workplace that is of a different culture than your normal one (this is especially prevalent in our global economy), having personal problems that interfere with your performance at work, and workplace sexual harassment.
Manage job-related stress by initiating the following:
Learn how to adapt to change because when we are inflexible and resist change it creates stress.
Make time in your day to re-energize, renew, or take a break from what stresses you.
Spend time with your family and friends on a regular basis.
Enforce positive attitudes and thinking because negative thoughts and attitudes breeds stress.
Celebrate little things as well as expected holidays because when we celebrate we smile, laugh and when we do these things we reduce stress.
Improve communication with others in the workplace to help dispel stress that is caused by lack of understanding or weak communications.
Take good care of yourself by eating healthy, getting plenty of rest and remember to have fun at some point in your day.
Learn relaxation exercises like slow, deep breaths, counting to ten, visualize a peaceful, relaxing place.
Head off stressful situations by not letting things that bother you fester. When situations arise that you know will result in problems at work, make a point to discuss these things over with those who are involved as soon as possible in a constructive manner.
Take the time to get professional help for things that stress you out that require intervention such as when sexual harassment is part of the problem, or when a co-worker or boss are involved in questionable activities.
48 Hour Stress Relief -A Review
48 Hour Stress Relief – A Review
Stress is part of everyday modern life and most people can handle it with little difficulty. However, in this increasingly frenetic world a growing number of people are finding that the amount of stress they are under in causing them problems. Anxiety and panic attacks are becoming more common and an increasing number of people are seeking help to overcome their stress related problems.
In the worse cases there is no alternative to seeking professional treatment but for many sufferers significant improvement can be made by adopting self-help methods. In the e-Book “48 Hour Stress Relief” a plan is laid out with a course of action to overcome stress related anxiety and panic attacks.
One of the biggest hurdles to get over is to actually realise that you have a problem and to accept that it is possible to beat it. Rather than treating the source of the problem some turn to alcohol, or drugs as solution but they only make matters worse.
In “48 Hour Stress Relief” the author begins by explaining exactly what stress is and how it can lead to panic and anxiety attacks. By highlighting the bodily symptoms of stress and explaining the affects and signs of panic and anxiety attacks it helps sufferers understand the reasons behind their stress related problems.
There is also a 27 point Stress Test which helps the reader to discover exactly how stressed they are. Having once proved the depth of the problem the book goes on to show how you can trick your mind to alleviate the problem. It also shows ways in which it is possible to relax your body and take charge of your stress.
The simple answer to overcoming stress is to remove yourself from the stressful situation but this is not always possible especially if the stress is related to your job or family. This does not mean that there is nothing that you can do and in the penultimate chapter of this 76 page e-book there are 18 useful tips for stress management.
This is a well written, concise and easily readable e-book written in laymen’s terms. It is full of useful information for anyone suffering from a stress related condition. It is questionable if any method or treatment can overcome all of ones problems in a 48 hour period but the book does end with a plan for addressing stress, panic and anxiety in your life.
To find out more about “48 Hour Stress Relief” go to http://www.48hourstressrelief.com
Is it Shyness or Social Anxiety Disorder?
Some people are intensely shy and feel intensely uncomfortable in many social situations. Although you may put this down to your shyness you could in fact be suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder. This is a condition that has only been recognized in recent years although it is believed to affect many thousands of people around the world
Nearly everyone experiences some form of uneasiness in unfamiliar social circumstances. Everything from the fear of using the wrong knife and fork,
through to a belief that you will disgrace yourself in some way. In modern life a great deal of emphasis is placed on the way a person socializes both professionally and in private life.
It is important to differentiate between normal shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder. They are not the same thing. Whilst a shy person may feel unease and lack the confidence to become involved in conversations the effects for a sufferer of Social Anxiety Disorder can be physically debilitating.
The symptoms are similar to any other form of panic or anxiety attack, palpitations, sweating, inability to speak coherently, nausea, dizziness and possibly hyperventilation. The early indications of a problem such as this usually appear during childhood or adolescents but can the symptoms can grow in intensity as we become older.
There is no particular group, age or gender that is more prone to Social
Anxiety Disorder than others although more women than men tend to seek treatment for the disorder. This could be that women are more prone to suffer this complaint or it might be that a woman is more likely to go and seek professional help than a man.
A good socializer will often find it easier to climb the corporate ladder and have a full social and personal life. If you feel that you are being held back because of your fear of social occasions then you should consider seeking professional medical advice.
There are treatments available which will help you overcome your fear and dread of social occasions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be useful in the treatment. It involves working with an analyst who will get the patient to think about themself, the world and other people and how what they do affects their thoughts and feelings. This can help to change the way you think and remove many deep seated fears and worries.
If you think that you or someone you know is suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder seek medical help and get the life that you deserve.
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