Work can be a stressful place for many people, which is why we at The Domino Effect believe that it is important that employees are informed on the top stress-busting tips for a calm workplace.
How to Manage Stress in the Workplace
Having a calm workplace provides numerous benefits, such as increased productivity and improved employee relationships which all positively affect the company. Keep reading the blog to learn 5 stress-busting tips that can contribute to a calm working environment.
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1. Decorate Your Workspace
Decorating your workplace with things you enjoy creates a calm workspace that is proven to relax you. Including pictures of your family and other small items from home can significantly calm your mind and make work not feel so bland and intimidating. Add some colour and special memories to your desk to keep you smiling and calm throughout the day.
2. Connect with Co-workers
Connections in the workplace are extremely underrated. When things are going wrong during your working day, and your friends and loved ones just won’t understand if you tell them, it is a great feeling to have someone who just gets it. Forming relationships at work make the working day less daunting and more as something to look forward to, knowing you have someone in the workplace who has your back.
3. Take Regular Breaks
Nothing is worse than facing a deadline and spending the day surrounded by a constant build up of things you have to do. Taking regular 10-minute breaks in a different environment will allow you to reorganize your thoughts and make your ‘to-do’ list not seem so overwhelming. An easy way to crush your ‘to-do’ list and stay motivated is to set a few goals you want to achieve before you have your next break.
4. Pre-plan your Day
If you know you are a person who tends to get stressed or overwhelmed throughout the day, it is important to find a way to avoid that. Organizing your day at the start of the morning will calm your mind, as you will feel more confident about what you need to achieve and by when. You can do this in a specially dedicated notebook, post-it notes or on a pop up ‘to-do’ list on your computer. Also, seeing things written down will make then seem more manageable and not as daunting.
5. Put Away Distractions
Having your phone or kindle visible on your desk creates a distraction that will either prevent you from doing work or disrupt your mind. Constantly checking your personal messages will only contribute to your stress; therefore, it is important for you to limit your time on your personal devices to your lunch breaks.
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Create A Stress-free Workplace with The Domino Effect Today
The Domino Effect is a company focused on making sure that your company reaches its fullest potential. With a variety of packages aimed to assist your company and employees, there is a package perfect for your company. Read up on our package aimed at dealing with depression, burn-out and stress in your office or call us today and let us know how we can help you empower your team.