1. Learn Effective Time Management
Inefficient time management is actually one of the biggest stressors for people. Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work you have to do can be paralyzing. Time management training is offered by many corporate businesses and local colleges. Basic time management involves prioritizing projects according to their importance as well as finding ideal points during the workday to take a break to refresh. In addition, effective time management is best accomplished by using an organizational method that you like, whether you write yourself notes or keep detailed descriptions of your projects in a journal or datebook.
2. Deal with Situations as They Arise
Managing stress means dealing with it when it arises, and adjusting your schedule accordingly. If, for example, a document needs to be filed and it's an emergency, you can either freeze and fret over it or just take care of it. In other words, don't let yourself get stressed out over something that is beyond your control. Address situations as they arise, take a breath and return to your previous task. The less you try to control a situation, the less likely you are to stress out about it.
3. Ask for Help
No one can be expected to handle every stressful situation alone. That's why it's important to ask for help from co-workers, family members, or anyone who is in a position to assist. Divide the work among those who can help, and create teams with expertise to complete specific tasks. Also it's very important to communicate when you feel overwhelmed. If people don't know you've got too much on your plate then they're going to assume everything is fine. Take the opportunity to say, "I need help; I can't do this by myself."
