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…le to produce work as you once did and finding it piling up all around you feelings of increased irritability due to the frustration of feeling ineffective acute feelings of apathy, helplessness, and hopelessness where you feel that nothing is worth doing and there is no point in getting up in the morning Some tips for individuals The principle that underpins all other actions is acceptance that self-care must become a priority. That this is not…
Read More…people who may be causing you stress. If it isn’t possible to express your feelings, or it doesn’t seem appropriate, then there is an alternative. Put your feelings on paper in a diary. Often the simple act of ‘getting it off your chest’ in an appropriate manner will reduce your stress level. This tip is supported by research. For example, a study at the University of New York found that after 70 people with either asthma or rheumatoid arthritis w…
Read More…ion, even be happier as they may find it easier to release themselves from stressful situations. These advantages, of course, must be balanced with the disadvantages which can include blaming external issues when things don’t go well, feelings of hopelessness or powerlessness, and giving up quickly when presented with a challenge. Answer – Being aware of these terms helps managers and individuals recognise them in both their workplace and within t…
Read MoreDon’t bottle up your feelings, talk them through with a friend or write them down. Mentally replay the experience as if you are watching yourself in a movie, you might be able to find a different but more helpful view on what is happening. Ask yourself: “What can I learn from this? What might be the lesson here? What could I do differently next time?” Imagine yourself handling the situation differently, and getting a better outcome. Mentally rehe…
Read More…mbers change. It’s also worth remembering that although managers can build feelings of safety, their behaviour can also lead to the detrimental feelings of psychological insecurity, making it all the more important for managers to adjust their style to ensure psychological safety for all. Here are a few manager behaviours which can help instil psychological safety in teams: Authentic vulnerability – managers sharing their own feelings and illustra…
Read More…tone of voice. The words which you use. Take time to acknowledge your own feelings and become aware of how the other person might be feeling in the situation. Then try to take account of those feelings, and treat the other person as you would like to be treated. 2. Listen until you feel where the other person’s shoe pinches Listen to what the other person is saying, and re-state their point of view, including their feelings, before putting forwar…
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