Stress at Work
Now this is a goal I’m working hard on and making progress at. One of the main reasons I am searching for a new dream job to pursue is that my current one as a graphic designer – slash – manager – slash – production worker is very stressful. I can handle (and prefer) wearing several hats so that I always have a variety of tasks to work on, but the workload really requires two of me. I’m sure a lot of you can relate.
Since I haven’t discovered a new passion yet, I really don’t want to switch jobs until I know exactly what I want to pursue. I enjoy many aspects of my work, I have a lot of freedom, the pay and benefits are good, and I like staying with the same company for a long period of time. I just don’t want to work there forever.
If I’m not going to lower my stress levels by changing jobs, that leaves me with a goal of coping with the stress that’s already there. Over time I have developed a very thick skin so complaints and threats bounce right off me, and I regret that my experiences in customer service have left me with very low expectations of people. But fortunately that makes it extra refreshing when someone is polite or appreciative.
Besides training myself mentally to cope with the demands of customers and a heavy workload, I have lately been resorting to quite a few relaxation tips while I’m not at work.
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