How To Deal With Job Stress

Job stress is an occupational hazard, even in BPO Jobs Philippines. The demands of the workplace can put a strain on anyone, any time.

If you're a workaholic who just can't switch off after 5 pm, or one who suffers stress from doing boring and repetitive work, relaxation can transform the way you feel about work and increase your productivity and performance at your job.


WHAT IS STRESS?

In managing stress effectively, one has to understand what stress is, what causes it, what effect it can have on you.

Some of the symptoms and effects of stress include body tension, feelings of anxiety and insecurity, lack of focus. Stress can cause aggression, irritability, obsession, and changes in diet, drinking and smoking habits.

Stress can mean headaches, exhaustion, upset stomachs, high blood pressure, breathing difficulties and neck and back troubles. All these are negative and debilitating.

Stress should not however be confused with pressure. Pressure can be stimulating or irritating but it is not debilitating. A certain amount of pressure is required to function and for a lot of people increased pressure can be exciting, motivating and energizing.

HOW TO MANAGE STRESS

A well balanced lifestyle with a healthy diet and relaxation can help manage stress.

The following techniques relieve tension and anxiety during a difficult situation.

I. Good Breathing

When we become anxious and tense our breathing changes. It becomes shallow, fast and irregular. Try to be aware of your breathing as it gives an excellent early-warning signal of tension.

Concentrate on breathing deeply, taking your breath down to your diaphragm and holding it there for a moment or two before exhaling. Try to get your breathing into a comfortable rhythm and breathe in and out for the same length of time, say for a count of 3 or 4, until you begin to feel calmer.

II. Good Stretching

Mental tension is always accompanied by physical tension particularly in muscles of the face, shoulders, hands and back.

A quick way to lessen the tension is to stretch each part of the body starting perhaps with your eyes then your mouth, shoulders, arms etc. -stretch each set of muscles tightly so you can feel all the tension being concentrated in that one place then release the tension letting it flow out of your body.

III. Good Eating

The benefits of a balanced diet are well known - everything in moderation with an emphasis on fruit, vegetables, and wholegrain is ideal. We are what we eat, how we eat can affect our well being.

Try to eat slowly and peacefully and enjoy your meal. If you are still feeling stressed, take vitamin supplements.



These three techniques need to be practiced on a daily basis and soon you'll experience less stressed and more energetic to enjoy your job or career in BPO Jobs Philippines and its rewards for your life.

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