1. Adjust Your Workload
One of the primary stressors at work is your workload. Speak with a supervisor to address the issue, either by requesting more work (if you're being underutilized) or by asking that deadlines be extended to help you meet goals without having to stay late or bring work home. Even a single day's extension might help deal with the stress.
2. Prioritize
You may have a lot to accomplish in a single day, but first decide which projects are the most important. Get those done first, first thing in the morning when you're still fresh. This way you won't have the stress of looking at the clock, seeing it's 4 p.m. and realizing you're still way behind.
3. Take Time Management Classes
Many workplaces offer workshops in time management that are geared toward helping employees make every minute count. Time management training takes only a few hours, but you'll learn about better organization and how to make the most of the time you have to complete a task.
4. Get to Work Earlier
If your workload feels about right but you find yourself dragging by the end of the day, the solution may be as simple as getting to work slightly earlier. Arriving at the office before everyone else gives you the office to yourself, along with the peace and quiet you may need to get settled into the day's routine. Coming to the office earlier gives you that added cushion you may need to meet your goals for the day, or it could just allow you to avoid staying after dark.
5. Communicate Your Concerns, but Let It Go
It's important to always communicate with your co-workers and your supervisors about your tasks. One of the biggest stressors in the workplace is the feeling that you're at the mercy of someone else. Unfortunately that's often true, so one of the best things you can do is say how you feel, but then let it go. If the person who promised to help fails to come through despite your best efforts, try not to blame yourself.
