The pressures of work hit everyone at one time or another and there really is no getting around them. However, the way you deal with them and allow them to affect you influences the stress you feel. Even a job you love can be stressful under difficult circumstances. The trick is not to let it get to you. The following are 3 ways you can manage stress so that it does not overwhelm you or compromise your work:

1. Do one thing at a time

The main reason people get stressed is if they try too many things at once. To focus on the task at hand, you need to de-clutter your schedule first. This means prioritizing certain things over others so that you can give each project your undivided attention. That is the best way to get the results you want irrespective of the magnitude. If you do find yourself multi-tasking, then reduce the stress by taking some time off for yourself after. Or just take half an hour’s break between each to recharge yourself in short bursts. It will help you polish your projects without exhausting yourself.

2. Put it in writing

If your memory is being affected by your work then that means you are stressing out more than usual. Too much and it can damage neurons in your brain which can make even simple tasks challenging. You cannot remember everything so the best thing to do in this case is to write down everything as reference. That way you will know where you can find information you need immediately and you can free up your mind to process your to-do list.

3. Get rid of interruptions

Nothing breaks up flow than ringing phones, emails, chatty co-workers and noise around the office. While some people can work through the noise, not everyone can and it might be the cause of your stress as well. In order to alleviate some of that pressure, you should work on controlling your response to them. Tune the noise out or plan your work around them or accept the fact that you really don’t have a choice but to work in that environment. If on the other hand, the interruptions get too much to handle or you are unable to tune them out, requesting a secluded work station is a good idea. Most managers can accommodate this if they believe it is affecting productivity. Since many interruptions are recurring, your request might be entertained. If your employees are having trouble adjusting to a 9 to 5 job or fixed hours, consider flexible hours to ease their stress. An employee management system can do wonders for this and ensure that they come to work each day fresh and relaxed. Giving them some time off will also do wonders for their mental health and keep them motivated at the same time. Time and attendance software can help you track their performance across those timings accurately and efficiently.