Being active yourself This way, stress can be eliminated in the job

Stressed workers should change or accept circumstances
Stress in the workplace can make you sick. Constant pressure, excessive demands and conflicts with supervisors or colleagues can lead to mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety or sleeping disorders. Permanent stress in the job also affects the heart and can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack. So it is all the more important that one looks at one's own situation closely and, if necessary, even changes something, instead of moaning and waiting for impulses from the outside.

Pull the emergency brake in time
Whether deadline pressure, criticism from the boss or a seemingly impossible task: Almost everyone knows these days when you come home from work frustrated and really just want to pull the blanket over your head. If this happens every now and then, there is usually nothing to worry about. But if the stress at work leads to permanent dissatisfaction, you should definitely pull the "emergency brake".

Anyone who is constantly stressed by the work can get sick quickly. Therefore, it is important to react early. (Image: Kaspars Grinvalds / fotolia.com)

Be clear about your own interests
However, many workers would continue to wait, complain and hope that someone else will take action for them, reports the magazine "Apotheken Umschau" (June / 2016 issue), according to the news agency "dpa". However, this was not purposeful, instead, permanently stressed professionals should first critically deal with their own situation and ask themselves: "What would have to be different in everyday life, so that I am happier?" It would make sense to look at their own interests and to set goals accordingly. Afterwards, a conversation with the superior can be helpful, because many bosses are not aware of the wishes of the employees. In addition, such an appointment is an opportunity to negotiate changes.

Some things are unchangeable
However, there are some circumstances that the magazine's report simply does not change. These include, for example, exhausting customers or a choleric boss. But even such a fact does not automatically mean stress. Rather, sufferers should try to stop focusing on this nuisance, but focus more on the positive side of the work. Accordingly, it can help, if you realize that sitting opposite a very nice colleague. One of five small exercises that help with everyday stress is the conscious focus on breathing. So you can learn to "stay with yourself" more and "annul" anger and pressure with the air. (No)