Work is stressful enough; try not to add to it. Practices or behaviors you follow can lead to worry, tension or anxiety. Take stock in what causes you stress, and take steps to reduce it. To get you started, here are five ways to decrease stress at work:The number of emails in your inbox can pile up. Professionals receive, on average,Free up some of your time, and try not to respond to all of your emails. Replying to an email with only a “thanks” or “okay,” for example, is unnecessary.
Respect your time, and don’t allow email to use up too much of your time.If you have a lot on your plate and are approached with a task that does not further the organization’s current priorities, try to ‘punt’ the task. Communicate what you are currently working on and inquire if you can consider the task at a later date. Or suggest a colleague that is working on a project that more aligns with the suggested task. Leaders focus on what is important and know how to prioritize.