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10 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Stressing Out At Work

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10 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Stressing Out At Work

It’s perfectly normal to feel stressed out by work during this time

September 8, 2020
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Just because we’re all working from home now doesn’t mean that we feel less pressure when it comes to our jobs. In fact, there’s even more stress and anxiety because of the recession, and people have reported working even longer hours ever since WFH kicked in. Working mothers, especially, are faced with an even bigger load during this period — having to juggle their work with home-based learning, caregiving duties and household chores. If this is causing you to slip up more or stress out over work, firstly, take a deep breath. Then, read on to find out how you can stop overthinking and stressing out uncontrollably while at work.

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10 Ways To Stop Overthinking And Stressing Out At Work
1. Tackle challenges head-on
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Instead of seeing these new tasks as added work and stress out unnecessarily about it, calm down and approach all tasks head-on. If you’re the anxious sort, it might be helpful to take a moment to sit down and think through what’s required of you.

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2. Remember your core values
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Every time you’re feeling stressed and worked up, reconsider your core values and remember what you stand for. It’ll help you realign your vision and remind you of the most important things that you need to consider.

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3. Always ask questions
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Always seek clarification whenever you’re stressed out or overthinking, it helps you see things much more clearly.

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4. Make realistic promises
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Not only will you be able to defy expectations better, the workload will seem a little more approachable.

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5. Don't hold on to resentment
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We all have that one colleague that likes to push our buttons and make things a little harder than they need to be. But, it’s important to let go instead of letting it rule your life.

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6. Delegate work
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Let’s be honest, to a certain degree, all of us are perfectionists and we all tend to think that if we want to get something done, we should do it ourselves. However, whenever you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed, make it a point to delegate work so you have more time on your hands.

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7. Don't worry about what you can't control
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We know it’s always easy to overthink and think too much about the consequences of things that happen around you.

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8. Don't compare yourself to others
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Growing up means acknowledging that there are always going to be people better than you are but you will always be you and only you will have the strengths you have.

9. Don't always aim for perfection
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Having a list of things to do can help with this. Seeing the things you need to do first on your list can help you focus on things that need to be done first.

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10. Always stay positive
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of negative thinking but doing so will only stress you out further and leave you feeling much more emotionally tired than you need to be. So, whenever you’re given a difficult task that needs undertaking, make it a point to see things as positively as possible. It’ll help you declutter your mind and make life seem less complicated.

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