Managing workplace stress
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? You’re not alone. Workplace stress can impact all of us. This article explores the causes of stress at work and equips you with strategies to manage it
Read moreMost people work a 36-40 hour week, but there are also a lot of people who work more or less than that. Regardless of how much you work, it can still take a toll on your mental health.
Since it’s Mental Health Week, emphasis on the week part, we want to talk about the place where we spend most of our time during the week: taking care at work.
Most people work a 36-40 hour week, but there are also a lot of people who work more or less than that. Regardless of how much you work, it can still take a toll on your mental health. Why? Because we are all trying to find a balance in life, and sometimes work can both help and hinder that balance.
A lot of things can contribute to workplace stress, and while anxiety and depression are different to workplace stress, unchecked stress can lead to greater mental health and wellbeing issues.
Change your physical position at least once every hour.
Even if it’s just around the building! Keep an eye on your phone’s health app to track your steps and try to get more in each day.
If you need to, give them a call. Being proactive will help keep you in good mental shape.
According to the ABS, over 60% of Australians work over 40 hours per week and 20% work over 50 hours per week!
Do you need your work emails on your phone? Do you need to be contacted at all hours? Consider ways to disconnect with work after hours. You may be surprised by how little it is actually necessary to be connected and by how much better you feel as a result of letting go.
If something is outside of your realm of responsibility, or perhaps you’re swamped and can’t prioritise new requests, now may be the time to speak up and clearly outline why you have to say no.
Discuss ways to be more productive and more efficient.
If you are struggling to cope, call one of our Suicide Call Back Service counsellors on 1300 659 467.
If it is an emergency, call 000.
Are you feeling overwhelmed at work? You’re not alone. Workplace stress can impact all of us. This article explores the causes of stress at work and equips you with strategies to manage it
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