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How to manage workplace stress
How to prioritize and make better decisions
How to learn anything fast
Relieve stress
The most effective stress-relief strategies are exercising, praying, reading, listening to music, spending time with friends or family, getting a massage, going outside for a walk, meditating, doing a creative hobby.
Another effective stress management technique is to plan ahead.
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Communication skills
Strengthen your communication skills to eliminate unnecessary rework and wasted time from misunderstandings.
Stay on one topic when communicating. Don't add too much information since it might confuse the recipient.
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Measure your results
To assist you with measuring results instead of time, keep done lists to feel more motivated and focused.
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Have an attitude adjustment
We are more effective at work when we have a positive attitude.
A good attitude at work will help you set standards for your work and ensure that you're taking responsibility for yourself.
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Automate more tasks
The secret to getting more things done is to make them automatic.
Automate tasks so you do not have to spend energy and self-discipline with unnecessary decisions.
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Stop multitasking
People can't multitask very well. they're simply shifting their attention from one task to another very quickly.
Instead of multitasking, take a breather and then go back to focus on the one thing that needs to get done right now. Once that's done, move on to the next task...
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Trim the fat
Multitasking and directing your energy to unimportant tasks and activities will overwhelm and prevent you from being productive.
Focus on your 3 to 5 most urgent tasks on your to-do-list. Focus on one task at a time.
At least one of your Most Important Tasks should be ...
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Do more of the work you enjoy
Focus more on the work that you actually enjoy doing.
You'll feel more fulfilled, inspired, challenged, and productive.
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Parkinson's Law
"If you wait until the last minute, it only takes a minute to do."
We are more energized to do a task when the task has a shorter timeframe to complete. Impose shorter deadlines for your tasks.
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Recharging With Intention
Here are a few other break activities that may help
- Going on a nature walk.
- Running outside or visiting the gym at work (if your company has one) or offsite
- Meditating (especially if your office has a relaxation room)
- Reading something fun and not work-related
Manage your stress
Find your strategy to manage your stress so that you can take better care of yourself.
This could include talking to a friend, believing in yourself, reappraising and reinterpreting your situation, meditating, going for a walk, listening to music, and exercising.
Stress weakens self-control
When you're stressed, the sympathetic nervous system takes over - also referred to as the "fight or flight system." It enables your body to respond quickly to perceived threats or stress. When this happens, your heart rate goes up and stays high, leading to feelings of anxiety and anger.
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