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Karen Burns, On Wednesday 18 August 2010, 23:23 SGT
OK, you've heard about Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who had a major workplace meltdown last
week. It was a classic "take this job and shove it" moment.
[See 21 secrets to getting the job.]
And, sure, maybe he shouldn't have done what he did, but did you catch yourself thinking, "I know exactly how
he feels"?
If so, you have a lot of company. I t's tough out there. Even if you like your job, even if you are grateful just to
have a job nowadays, you probably get stressed out from time to time. I t's normal.
But wait. Print out this list now, and on those days when it all feels like just too much, check out these tips
before you do anything rash.
[See how to take smart risks at work.]
--Don't promise what you can't deliver.
--Learn to manage your emotions, instead of letting them control you.
--Cultivate a sense of humor.
--Resist per fectionism.
--Resist micromanaging (of yourself and others).
--Get the sleep you need.
--Try getting to work 10-15 minutes early.
--Take regular breaks.
--Take a walk at lunch, or do some stretching exercises, or jumping jacks, or something.
--Don't overdo the caffeine.
--Don't skip breakfast or lunch.
--Learn to recognize symptoms of stress (anxiety, headache, anger) so you can nip it in the bud.
--Make some friends/allies at work.
--Talk about your stress, to somebody.
--Pay attention to your breathing; slow it down, deepen it.
--Post family photos (or other images that make you happy) in your workspace.
--Focus on the now (i.e., don't agonize over the past, don't fret over the future).
--Take some alone time.
--Find harmless ways to vent; e.g., cry, or punch a pillow.
--Vary your routine.
--Stop trying to multitask.
--Remind yourself of what's really important in life.
--Beef up your skills; become better and faster at what you do.
--Make sure you truly know what is expected of you (you may need to talk to your boss).
--Try looking at situations from different points of view.
--Seek work that suits your personality.
--Learn to say "no."
--Always have a fallback plan (a "Plan B").
--Get better organized.
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