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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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