ABCD – A quick fix to your workplace related stress
Modern day workplace is very dynamic and there are multiple variables in play, you feel
helpless, things go out of control often and get complex too. There is constant pressure to
perform and the whole world is after you to pull you back….even your best pal. There are
multiple ongoing things simultaneously and if you are not part of all of them, you feel left
out and if you do get involved, at times you miss on some deliverables, don’t you? When
all that happens to you at your work place how do you naturally react? You get stressed.
Some of the most common stressors that you feel quite often originate from one of the
stakeholders:
The way your bosses treats you
Unclear expectations, Poor communication & not enough control over assignments
Urgent deadlines, too much work, long hours
Giving you work when are just about to leave (Remember the last time?)
The way your customers treat you
Rude customers
Impractical timelines
The way your company treats you
Lack of job security, company policies
Inadequate pay or benefits
Uncomfortable physical conditions
The way your co-workers treat you
Don’t do their fair share
Relationship conflicts
Co-workers making careless mistakes
Lack of cooperation
If you closely look at the list, I am sure you can convincingly conclude that avoiding any
of the stakeholders is not an option unless you plan to quit your job, but how many times
can you do that? It’s better to strategize to overcome the stress or at least try to mitigate it.
I am an optimist and so are you to some extent, so stress may not be a stressor if you do
