Health & Safety
When you are feeling overwhelmed by your work duties, you may lose confidence in your ability to do your job and become angry, anxious or withdrawn from your colleagues, family and friends. Other symptoms can include mood swings, sleeplessness and fatigue, trouble concentrating and muscle tensions or headaches. You may also find yourself turning to alcohol or drugs to cope.
How to cope with stress The best way to deal with stress is to reach out and talk. This could be to a health professional, your co- workers or HR representative or your family and friends. The simple act of discussing your problems can be a highly effective way of reorganising your thoughts and
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‘If you feel like you’re heading for a burn out, put steps in place that will help you take back some control’
taking your mind off your workplace issues, all while developing a support network. The lonelier and more isolated you feel, the greater your vulnerability to stress. When you’re focused on work, it
can be hard to make time for anything else, meaning you could begin to neglect your physical health. However, eating healthily and exercising can help you body become more resilient to stress, as well as helping to lift your mood, increasing your energy and improving your quality of sleep. Avoid over-indulging in sugar and caffeine, and aim to eat smaller,
The best way to
deal with stress is to talk about it
more balanced meals to stave off blood sugar dips and potential mood swings. You should also make time for regular aerobic exercise – even if it is just a brisk walk during your lunch break. If you feel like you’re heading for
a burn out, put steps in place that will help you take back some control. It may help to make to-do lists so you can prioritise the most important tasks and properly organise your work day, break tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks and taking care not to commit yourself to too many tasks in too short a time frame. You can also work towards developing better habits, such as getting up earlier to avoid the morning rush hour and enjoying a more relaxed commute to work, de-cluttering your desk and trying to maintain a positive attitude towards your work – praise yourself when ever you accomplish a task, no matter how small. If you are still struggling to
Stress may lead to feel you feeling overwhelmed by your work duties
manage, you should speak to your employer. All managers want their staff to feel satisfied, motivated and healthy, and they can put company- wide measures in place that will effectively tackle workplace stressors.
ELIZABETH CHAN GLOBAL
We provide a professional and easy way to build your own global business on a part-time basis working alongside existing commitments or you may decide to build a full-time role as your income increases.
As an Independent Forever Business Owner, income is earned through the retailing of a market leading range of aloe vera and beehive-based health and nutrition products, and through building an international team of like-minded people.
Mental Health Charity Better Pathways are delivering internationally recognised Mental Health First Aid training courses.
Offering a variety of MHFA Adult and Youth courses at a subsidised rate
On completion attendees will receive a certificate accredited by MHFA England and course materials.
Training sessions take place from our Digbeth site but can be delivered at your organisation.
To book a course contact
Emma: 07458 015940 or Kay: 07458 015942 Email:
mhfa@betterpathways.org.uk
Further info on:
www.betterpathways.org.uk October 2018 CHAMBERLINK 55
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