Heavy workloads, screaming superiors, and merciless co-workers and can all throw in to a high level of stress in the workplace. While working provides your income, limiting your stress helps you remain healthy and able to enjoy life. With some jobs, stress comes with the territory, so devising a way to cope with stress on the job can help make the job both manageable and fulfilling. Here are tips on how to survive stress at work: 

1 Discover the source of your stress. Does the stress stem from something that you can control or something that will require additional stress management techniques? Look at job-related stressors and social stressors. Scrutinize all possible contributors to your stress so that you can develop a proper plan of action.

2 Ask others for help. Prevent stress related to the lack of communication by clarifying rules and guidelines. Talk with your superior and ask for explanation where and when necessary.

3 Review the goals and demands related to your job. Examine the responsibilities related to your job and break them down into simple tasks. Refrain from allowing negativity to seep into your everyday tasks.

4 Set boundaries with co-workers for them to respect your privacy. Organize your workspace to achieve maximum privacy and productivity. Turn your chair away from your cubicle opening or keep your office door shut.

5 Take frequent, short breaks throughout the day. Get up and leave your desk. Take a walk outside. On really bad days, take a long lunch. If you can’t leave your desk, try to close your eyes and take some deep breaths.

6 Watch your attitude. It is so easy to become negative when everyone else at work is that way. Persistently thinking about how much stress you have can draw more stress into your life. Try to put a positive spin on your situation. If you expect your work situation to get better, it just might happen.

7 Find ways to unwind. If you believe in God, pray often. Participate in a regular exercise program. Learn relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and meditation. Develop a support network. Seek out someone you can trust, such as a spouse or friend, and ask for support handling job stress. Balance your work life with fun and enjoyable activities outside of work

When you are facing a stressful situation to ask yourself: “What is the worst thing that could happen?” Accept that and begin to move forward from there. So much time and energy is wasted at work stewing over things you can do nothing about or things that will never happen. Learn to turn your stress into positive energy. You can give your best to your company but you must make taking care of yourself a priority. If you do that, your stress level will go down.