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Workplace Stress is becoming all too commonplace within the Canadian workforce. With 62{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of workers reporting that work is their main source of stress, it is time to better manage our levels of stress and mental health concerns. One of the most efficacious methods of combating workplace stress<\/a> is mindfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mindfulness? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness is a\nterm that has garnered a lot of attention over the past few years. It has\nemerged as an effective tool to help combat the ever-growing issue of mental\nhealth issues within the workplace. Mindfulness is the mental state achieved by\nfocusing one\u2019s awareness on the present moment, whilst acknowledging and\naccepting your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. The \u2018objective\u2019 of\nmindfulness is to allow yourself to observe your feelings and thoughts without\njudgement or criticism. Mindfulness is often used in meditation, as well as, some\nforms of therapy as a means of lowering stress, reducing negative self-talk and\ninner judgement, and defending against mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression\nand stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Stress? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Stress is the\nbody\u2019s reaction to adverse or overly demanding circumstance. Experiencing\nstress is a normal part of life, however, it can feel overwhelming at times. You\nmay experience stress as a result of interacting with your environment (work,\nschool, home life), physical effects on your body or your overactive thoughts. Unfortunately,\nstress may also result from positive changes in your life such as a work promotion\nor the birth of a child. It is important to learn to manage your stress healthily\nto ensure good mental health and keep from further distress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Work, a Major Cause of Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you experience\nfeelings of stress at work, you are most certainly not alone. Work-related\nstress can arise when harmful physical and emotional responses occur when the\nrequirements of your job-related tasks or duties do not align with your\ncapabilities, skillset, resources, or comfort levels. Work-related stress may\nseem like something completely normal to experience, and to some extent, it is.\nHowever, it is crucial that this stress is dealt with, rather than ignored;\nneglecting the symptoms of stress as it can impact your mental health and potentially\nlead to physical injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Work-Related Stress Vs. Bad Work-Related Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The average\nCanadian spends roughly 40 hours per week at work. If you are experiencing\nnegative stress in the workplace, this is a large percentage of your time spent\n\u2018stressed out\u2019 and discontent. It is important to recognize \u2018bad\u2019 stress so you\ncan combat these symptoms and lead a healthy work-life. Common symptoms of\nnegative workplace stress include feelings of anxiety, irritability,\ndepression, fatigue, have trouble concentrating, or physical symptoms such as\nan upset stomach or muscle tension. Of course, these issues may not be directly\nrelated to workplace stress, but they are indicators that you should pay\nattention to. Negative workplace stress can have a physical and emotional\nimpact on your wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all work-related\nstress is negative. Some forms of stress may motivate. \u2018Challenge stressors\u2019\nare an example of good workplace stress. This type of stressor works to help an\nemployee reach their goals and help them achieve growth. For example, setting\ntime constraints on projects or giving a sizeable workload would both help the\nemployee strive to achieve more and accomplish their tasks within a reasonable\ntimeframe. Any work-related stressor that serves the purpose of motivating,\nwithout causing undue strain may be good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Stress in the Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are countless reasons why someone may experience workplace stress. One of the most common causes are the requirements of the job. Unfortunately, many workers encounter situations where they are being asked to do something outside of their scope of knowledge, capabilities or comfort levels. When this happens, it is completely normal to experience negative stress, as you begin to worry about how you are going to accomplish your task. If you work with a team who does not support you and\/or your ideas, you may also experience negative stress. This may lead to low morale, which in turn may cause further stress. Having poor managers or a subpar work environment are also common causes of stress in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Stress Negatively Impacts Mental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Living with stress\ncan impact your mental health. Traumatic events that cause feelings of stress\ncan lead to anxiety and potentially, depression. Stress causes the release of\nneurochemicals that impair the function of the area of the brain in charge of\nhigher-level thinking. These neurochemicals, namely, cortisol and\nnorepinephrine, are released when we experience feelings of stress, heightening\nreactive tendencies by lowering reflective tendencies. This, in turn, may leave\nyou with feelings of anxiousness, restlessness, a lack of motivation,\nirritability, and sadness. These feelings are normal when experienced\nsparingly. However, if you are stressed for prolonged periods, the impact can\nstrongly affect your emotional wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Employers Can Address Stress in the Workplace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employers have the\npower to help reduce the prevalence of workplace stress. When employees are\nstressed, it can affect their job performance and productivity; nurturing an employee\u2019s\nmental wellbeing is beneficial for all parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers can\nencourage physical activity. Exercise has been known to reduce stress, reduce\nfatigue, and improve concentration. By creating an office environment where\nit\u2019s easy for employees to get up and move around, you can help mitigate the\nharmful effects of workplace stress. Another way to help is to encourage\nemployees to take a walk during lunch or offer discounted gym memberships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Management can\nreduce workplace stress by making their employees feel valued. When an employee\nfeels like they are disposable, this can create a state of job insecurity and stress\nas they worry about doing enough to continue being a part of the team. Managers\nshould take a moment every so often to communicate with their employees to let\nthem know they are a valued part of the team. Making them feel secure in their\nposition will help reduce stress levels. By being proactive and participating\nin these destressing activities alongside employees, office morale will be bolstered,\nwhich in turn, often leads to a reduction in workplace stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How You Can Reduce Your Stress<\/a> at Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several\ntechniques you can employ to help reduce your workplace stress and create a\ncalmer environment. Taking care of your body will have a positive impact on\nyour mental wellbeing. Start exercising regularly, get enough sleep, and eat\nhealthily. Try to prioritize your work tasks and plan your day\u2019s schedule so\nyou aren\u2019t scrambling for time to complete last-minute tasks you may have\nneglected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness is\nanother helpful tool that can help you reduce your job-related stress. If you\nbegin to feel overwhelmed at work, take a few moments to concentrate on your breath\nand allow your worries to fade into the background (even if for a moment). Find\na quiet space, away from everyone and the bustle of the office. Close your\neyes, focus on your breath and make a conscious effort to focus only on this\nmoment. Try to remain open-minded and judgement-free. Try not to think about\nthe past or the future, just be in the present moment. Notice your thoughts,\nfeelings, and sensations surrounding you. Try to let your thoughts pass by\nwithout thinking about them. Now that you\u2019ve had a few minutes to focus and\nrecenter yourself, you may notice a renewed, revitalized and refreshed feeling.\nThis should help you return to work feeling less stressed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lives we lead\nare naturally full of stressors, many of which are beyond our control. Most of\nus spend the majority of our day at work, so it\u2019s important to make this a\nhealthy and productive environment. A few minutes of daily mindfulness can\ngreatly improve your feelings about workplace stress and increase your general\nwellbeing, helping you feel more confident, content, and ready to conquer the\nrest of your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindfulness Space<\/em><\/a> offers workplace mindfulness training workshops for stress reduction, staff development and mindful leadership, in Montreal and Ottawa.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tel: (514) 360-7205
Email: contact@mindfulnessspace.ca<\/a>
Web: mindfulnessspace.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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