Do you know exactly why you feel this way? A recent study, published in the Journal of Marketing Research, found that emotional conflict and feelings of guilt or fear can make you feel that way, and not because that's how it really is. The scientists asked research participants to think about completing a series of tasks, and then asked them to imagine the same situation, only in conflict with each other, regardless of whether it was time or resources. The results showed that the participants felt bad, regardless of the reason for the conflict. Sound familiar? The good news is that there are always little tricks to help you deal with stress at work. 1. Breathing Believe it or not, breathing is the easiest way to combat stress, so whenever you feel like your head might explode, take a deep breath. Focus on deep and slow breathing, as if meditating. Count to 5 while breathing in and to 6 while breathing out. 2. Divide the to-do list into 4 parts Fold the plain paper into 4 parts, then write on each square: "urgent", "not urgent", "important", "not important". Then classify your tasks in those 4 sections and start with the "urgent" and "important" ones. Once you've done them, cross them off. The feeling will be excellent, so it will serve as a motivation for you to go further. But people often underestimate the power of lists. Don't be among them.
3. Turn your negative emotions around Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of work? Try this trick: Instead of despairing, tell yourself you're really excited about it. It's all a matter of perspective. But don't undermine yourself even before you've started anything. Also, remember that one day your efforts will somehow pay off, and that is the most important thing.
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