At the beginning of 2021, I was really stressed out at work. I’m a Pisces, and the monthly career horoscope said I’d face a lot of work stress that month. I was like, “Oh no, here we go.”
I started by listing all the tasks I had to do. I took a pen and a piece of paper and just jotted down everything, from small daily tasks to big long – term projects. This way, I could see the whole picture and not feel so overwhelmed by the chaos in my head.
Then, I prioritized those tasks. I marked the ones that were urgent and important with a big star. I decided to focus on these tasks first. For example, there was a project that was due in a week and had a big impact on the company’s performance. I knew I had to get that done first.
Next, I made a schedule. I divided my workday into blocks of time for different tasks. I set aside an hour for answering emails, two hours for working on the important project, and so on. It was like creating a roadmap for my workday.
But work stress isn’t just about the tasks. It’s also about the environment. So, I spruced up my workspace. I put a small plant on my desk. It was like having a little green friend there to cheer me up. I also played some soft music in the background. It helped me relax a bit.
During breaks, instead of just sitting there and scrolling through my phone, I got up and moved around. I did some simple stretches, walked around the office a few times. It made me feel more energetic when I got back to work.
And when I felt really stressed out, I talked to my colleagues. We shared our problems and laughed about the crazy things at work. It was like a stress – relief party. Sometimes, just hearing someone else say, “Yeah, I’m in the same boat,” made me feel better.
By the end of the month, I found that I could handle the work stress much better. I got all my tasks done on time, and I even had some time to relax. I realized that handling work stress is all about taking small steps, making a plan, and not being afraid to ask for help. It’s like building a wall brick by brick to keep the stress out.
