Chapter 3
Stress management
“Half of the troubles of this life can be traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.”
– Josh Billings
Manage tasks to reduce stress
Focusing on commitments reduces stress.
Control your to-do list to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
Prioritize tasks and delegate when possible.
Say “No” to avoid overwork
Overwork leads to stress.
Learn to say “no” to reduce your load and focus on what’s important.
Politely decline additional projects when your schedule is full.
Use humor to ease anxiety
Laughing at worries makes them less powerful.
Humor can lighten the weight of stress.
Watch a comedy or share a funny story when feeling stressed.
Practice self-compassion
Be kind to yourself.
Self-compassion reduces stress more effectively than self-criticism.
Forgive yourself for mistakes and focus on what you can learn from them.
Address small stressors promptly
Small stressors add up over time.
Deal with minor issues early to prevent bigger problems.
Fix a minor conflict with a colleague before it escalates.
Feel free to share with your colleagues
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