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emotionally resilient as a person,” says Professor Cooper. “It arms you with knowledge and makes you want to do things rather than be passive, such as watching TV all the time.”
Avoid unhealthy habits
Don’t rely on alcohol, smoking and caffeine as your ways of coping. “Men, more than women, are likely to do this. We call this avoidance behaviour,” says Professor Cooper. “Women are better at seeking support from their social circle.”
“Over the long term, these crutches won't solve your problems. They'll just create new ones. It’s like putting your head in the sand. It might provide temporary relief, but it won’t make the problems disappear. You need to tackle the cause of your stress.”
Help other people
Professor Cooper says evidence shows that people who help others, through activities such as volunteering or community work, become more resilient.
“Helping people who are often in situations worse than yours will help you put your problems into perspective. The more you give, the more resilient and happy you feel.”
“If you don't have time to volunteer, try to do someone a favour every day. It can be something as small as helping someone to cross the road or going on a coffee run for colleagues.”
Leave the least important tasks to last. Accept that your in-tray will always be full. Don’t expect it to be empty at the end of the day
” Work smarter, not harder
Working smarter means prioritising your work, concentrating on the tasks that will make a real difference.
“Leave the least important tasks to last. Accept that your in-tray will always be full. Don’t expect it to be empty at the end of the day.”
Try to be positive
Look for the positives in life, and things for which you’re grateful. “People don’t always appreciate what they have. Try to be glass half full instead of glass half empty,” Professor Cooper says.
Try writing down three things that went well,
or for which you’re grateful, at the end of every day.
Accept the things you can’t change
Changing a difficult situation isn’t always possible. Try to concentrate on the things you do have control over.
“If your company is going under and is making redundancies, for example, there’s nothing you can do about it,” says Professor Cooper.
“In a situation like that, you need to focus on the things that you can control, such as looking for a new job.”
And finally ...
If you feel unable to speak openly about your stress, there are ways to get private and confidential support.
The Priory Group is one such organisation that has a nationwide network of sites providing twenty-four hour support seven days a week. Their expert consultants, psychologists and therapists can provide support outside of normal working hours in a tailored package of support that suits your individual needs. All treatment is provided in the strictest privacy.
Of course, they still require you to ‘speak’, but in a more controlled and private environment. It works for some.
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