With 43% of Americans saying their job negatively affects their stress levels, many are searching for ways to decrease their work-related pressures. The CDC defines job stress as “the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.” While not having resources can add to job stress, finding and utilizing the right resources can help reduce it. Below are a few tips to help you maximize your resources and reduce your work-related stress.
Talk to your Boss
Your supervisors are considered part of your resource base. If your stress level at work has increased to the point that it’s interfering with your productivity, speak with your boss about your responsibilities. Many times, all your supervisor can see is your outward performance and if you’re consistently meeting deadlines and finishing projects, they may not realize you’re struggling to keep up. It may be time to reallocate some of your workload to your coworkers, but your management won’t know that if you don’t speak up.
Outsource Where You Can
Some aspects of your work may be possible to outsource. For example, using a registered agent to take care of your annual report filings, corporate legal correspondence, and Service of Process documents can greatly reduce your stress load. A registered agent is always available to accept time-sensitive documents, will stay up-to-date with Secretary of State business updates and law changes, and can provide physical addresses for your company’s expansion into other states and countries. Utilizing a registered agent will help reduce your workload and your stress level at the same time.
Organize Your Tasks
This can be as simple as creating a spreadsheet to-do list and a calendar or using a reminder app and social organizer. Scheduling blocks of time to complete each of your tasks will help you focus and resist the temptation to become distracted by other things. It will also help you create a flow for your day that isn’t overwhelming. Another benefit of task organization is being able to isolate which responsibilities you’re consistently struggling to fit in. These would be the tasks you’d want to talk to your supervisor about transferring to a coworker.
Though workplace pressures can be a common part of your professional life, it’s possible to reduce job-related stress by learning to properly utilize your resources.