Workplace Stress Is Costing You. Here Are 5 Strategies To Reduce It

Lack of control over how you get to spend your time is one of the hidden sources of stress and anxiety at work.

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Work is a big part of our life. Done well, it can be a source of joy. But when managed poorly, it can often lead to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.

There’s no getting away with some stress at work, and we shouldn’t try to either. After all, all stress is not bad. Often, it signals you are doing worthwhile work. It shows that you care about adding value and creating an impact. Stress can also energize you, enabling you to put in the effort required to make something happen.

But what if your stress is debilitating?

What if it gets in the way of making meaningful contributions?

What if, instead of energizing you, workplace stress sucks into your energy and hurts your motivation?

There can be many reasons for feeling stressed at work.

Some stress may be completely outside your control, like stress resulting from bad people or a toxic organizational culture.

• Power dynamics
• Mean coworkers
• Micromanaging boss