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Avoiding Burnout & Stress

Reports of higher levels of stress, mental exhaustion and burnout at work are cause for real concern. Can you identify the signs of stress and burnout? What can be done to avoid its presence in your workplace?
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How Your Work Behaviours Might Be Causing Team Burnout

by Lynne Cazaly

To lead is to have, or hope to have, followers. And the teams, groups and leaders we lead are watching what we do and how we do it. But as the saying goes, 'we can’t all be above average drivers’, and nor can we all be above average leaders.

Changing Your Relationship With Fear Leads To Professional Success

by Dr Amy Silver

We all have fears, many of which keep us safe and well. It is the job of fear to warn us of danger and avoid risk. Fear wants us to avoid anything which would cause physical or social pain. But how much does fear interfere with our good choices?

Managing Pressure As A Modern Executive

By Steven Norman

The huge focus on this quarter's results. The long hours and relentless pressure of walking a tightrope among conflicting interests. Intense back-to-back meetings. A hectic travel schedule and working away from home for extended periods. The unholy early mornings combined with frequent late nights. Incoming urgent issues and top-down requests that need attention. Challenges and conflicts with other functions, between functions or with headquarters. Dealing with dramatic changes in the external environment. Fighting a losing battle against email and time management, yet there is still a tremendous amount of work to be done.

Staying Sane In High-stress Workplaces

By Ken Warren

Most people out there work extraordinarily hard with very high workloads. There are, of course, times to simply knuckle-down and work hard to get the job done.

Five Reasons Why Leaders Need To Relax

By Kevin Eikenberry

Leaders have a lot on their plate. They have lots to think about, lots to do and lots to decide. This likely conjures a picture of frantic busyness and not one of relaxed calmness.

Beating 'Crazy Busy' At Work

By Ken Warren

High workloads can be physically and emotionally draining. It seems wherever you go, you will find people who are 'crazy busy' at work:

Harnessing Your Emotions

By Dr. Vesna Grubacevic

Have you ever overreacted with anger to comments or actions from your colleagues, managers, suppliers or customers? Do you find yourself getting angry over the smallest things? Are you prone to road rage, screaming, yelling or bullying behaviour? How much is that anger affecting your professional relationships, reputation and career / business success?

Three Ways To Combat Stress

By Dr Alan Zimmerman

Stress is pervasive. Everybody's got some of it. And stress is idiosyncratic. What stresses out one person doesn't bother another person.

9 Tips To Avoid Boiling Point

by Shaun McCarthy

Stress is all around us - if you have not experienced stress, you have not yet lived. Looming deadlines, missed opportunities, changes that we cannot control (such as the economy) through to frustrating people, demanding customers, new competitors, supply disruptions and quality problems - it's all in a days' work!

15 Strategies For Coping With Stress

by Priority Management

Even though the causes of too much stress are often beyond our control, you can learn to contain stress so that it works for - and not against - you. Here are 15 strategies for keeping yourself on an even keel.

Managing Employee Stress In The Workplace

by Profiles International

Handling employee stress in the workforce is no easy task. Some employees rise to the occasion while others cringe with fear or avoid the situation completely. This article will provide you with 5 ways to help you develop a solid workforce that won't crack under pressure.

14 Point Plan For Kicking Stress Out Of Your Life

by Dr. Alan Zimmerman

Stress management may be one of the most important challenges facing businesses in the 21st century. The good news is, you can learn to eliminate most of your stress and manage the rest of it, with "The 14 Point Plan For Kicking Stress Out Of Your Life".

Recognising And Managing Stress In The Workplace

by Simon Boulton

Workplace stress is a very real occurrence - particularly in today's difficult economy. Many people are finding it harder than ever to cope with challenges on the job.

Help Staff Take Control Of Their Stress Levels

by Daniel Stamp

People everywhere are worrying about their savings, their careers and the future. So this is probably a good time to talk about helping staff take control of their stress levels.

Ways To Avoid Burnout

by Wayne Berry

Burnout is a big issue facing many people today, caused by an inability to maintain a sense of balance in life. Use these ideas to help you to avoid burnout and achieve more balance.

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