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andream
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« on: November 07, 2001, 10:27:32 am » |
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Here in the UK, it's National Stress Awareness Day, and thus, no better time to discuss the tips and tricks you use as professionals when confronted with office related stress...so snuggle up to your computer screens, light an aroma therapy candle and spill those stress related beans! What stresses you out in the office setting the most and how do you deal with it? Edited by andream on 07/11/01 09:28 AM. |
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bethalize
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2001, 01:00:49 pm » |
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The thing that causes me the most stress is when people change their minds over and over again, wasting all the work you've done and making you late.
Saying no to people causes me stress: I hate looking like I'm not a "team player". I'm perfectly happy to help if I have time, but why should I put my work on hold in order to do someone else's - especially when they're not as busy as I am?
Bethalize
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kittie
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2001, 01:30:20 pm » |
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It has to be chasing people - you know, when you ask them to do something and give them a deadline, but you'll know you'll still be chasing them for weeks after this. We're all busy but even if you are, you should have the courtesy to tell people and suggest a time when you could do what's required.
Communicate a little - it never hurt anyone, did it?!!
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Katie G
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2001, 02:52:59 pm » |
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Well, the causes of stress are all the usual suspects -- lack of communication, constant changes, etc. To be perfectly honest, I've given myself permission to "hide" in the bathroom for 15 minutes or so when things get ridiculous. I've noticed that those things that are drop-dead emergencies when I'm actually sitting at my desk, suddenly aren't so drop-dead if I'm not right there to jump-to. We have a few "much sound and fury signifying nothing" types around here that just like to see a lot of action.
The other thing I do is remember a quote from a guy I worked with years ago when I was leaving that company. I was feeling bad because they were a good group, but a better opportunity came along and it was time to move on: "You have to remember that no matter where you are in the corporate food chain, that this is all just one big GAME." So some days I sit here and chant to myself, "It's just a game. It's just a game. It's just a game..."
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aberdeensecretaries
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2001, 03:33:42 pm » |
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If only it were possible to light up an aroma therapy candle.....our health & safety manager advises they are deemed a fire risk, and therefore NOT allowed in the building - shame, but understandable. Stressed by my immediate bosses reluctance to hear what I have to say on the given matter being referred to at the time, especially when I feel there is most definitely a need for things to be discussed. Deal with it - well after my initial 5 mins in the privacy of the ladies loo, or a walk around the office to calm down my frustrations.........I go into the DeskDemon.com site and hear what everyone else has gone through!!!!! Go home at night, have a shower and sing (to myself) - "I'm going to wash that man right out of my hair" - it works. (That's my way of dealing with it).  Pam  www.Aberdeen-Secretaries.co.uk DeskDemon Forum Board Staff |
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jewels6567
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« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2001, 03:36:28 pm » |
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The worst for me is having to constantly follow-up with people to make sure that they're doing their job. It stresses me out and irritates me that people don't respond and you have to ask over and over and over again and waste my time because they don't have the work ethic to get things done on time (or close to it) or at least respond that they are working on it and get back to me.
Julie
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laundryhater
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« Reply #6 on: November 07, 2001, 03:44:35 pm » |
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Lots of things here cause me stress, but if I had to pinpoint it to a couple things...
When people (customers and coworkers alike) assume that their procrastination is now my emergency. Wrong!
Arrogant doctors and lawyers who seem to think they are "above" any rules and laws.
How do I cope? When they leave my desk I make jokes about them to my coworkers. It's either laugh or cry and I choose laugh.
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dragonladybug
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2001, 04:15:14 pm » |
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My best stress reliever? Very loud hard rock/heavy metal music in my car!! Accompanied by drumming/beating on the steering wheel . A ten minute drive with Metallica or Ted Nugent fixes me right up  . DLB / Debra  |
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mathwhizchick
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« Reply #8 on: November 07, 2001, 04:48:11 pm » |
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I have no specific stressors since at some point in each day, I know that SOMETHING will rattle my cage, and it can vary from day to day. I use meditation and yoga (classes outside of work) to keep me centered and (reasonably) calm, regardless of the stress tossed at me. I've been doing it for about 25 years, so it's fairly second nature to me by now, and I can call up the calming influence quickly. National Stress Awareness Day, huh? Sounds like something the US ought to adopt...  |
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groucho
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« Reply #9 on: November 07, 2001, 05:00:14 pm » |
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Now, if yesterday had been National Stress Awareness Day, I wouldn't have ever known, I was under so much of it! There are a number of things that stress me, and most of them have to do with resolving things that are not in my control, or I know little about! That and people that always have a hand out, ready to take advantage of ANYTHING that will benfit them, but would NEVER do the same for others!That will eat at me, wake me up at night kind of stuff...but what do I do to relieve it? Well, a couple of things....the CD I have of classical harp music, and the other one called "Most Relaxing Classical Music"....you just can't stay too tense when they're playing "Claire de Lune"! That, and of course my imaginary bazooka! It's a known stress reliever!
Have a stress-free, aroma-therapy, chocolate-infused, happy kind of day all!
Daisylee
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andream
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« Reply #10 on: November 07, 2001, 05:03:37 pm » |
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hey! I have an imaginary bazooka here too,,, hell getting shells in the UK though!
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chris68
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« Reply #11 on: November 07, 2001, 05:29:59 pm » |
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Lots of things stress me out, and it's all those little things and detail things that drive me nutso, and the TIF's (Things I forgot) that always seem to happen to me, frustrate me to NO end.
What I do to relieve stress......of course the music I listen to helps me out alot. It's the one constant thing I can ALWAYS count on, and when I am in a really stressed mode, I HAVE to have a little Randy Travis on hand, and that ALWAYS works with me. Plus I have taken to the gym this year to get into better shape and a better piece of mind. Aerobics on a Monday after work does wonders for stress reliever, especially since we do alot of punches and the ole stand up punching bags that we kick and punch too are always great! Just getting my mind off the day and working on myself really does help!
Chris68
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deedeeb
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« Reply #12 on: November 07, 2001, 05:33:26 pm » |
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I find the best thing for stress is to soak in a nice, hot bath....I've been in here since Friday!!!!
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radaro
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« Reply #13 on: November 07, 2001, 05:34:41 pm » |
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Last night my stress releasor was my 3 year old son. He fell asleep in the car on the way home from daycare. Instead of waking him up when I got home, I carried him into the house and sat in the rocking chair with him asleep in my lap. We must have sat like that for 30 or more minutes. After that, I was totally calm.
Other de-stressors:
- blowing bubbles with my kids in the backyard. It might be the fact that you are taking deep breaths but it is very relaxing.
- long, long bath - sometimes with just candles for lighting and soft music
- hot cocoa and a good book. I am currently reading Sense and Sensibility.
- and for immediate stress relief from "stupid" people, using my thumb and forefinger to squish people's heads (like Kids in the Hall)
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whitesatin
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« Reply #14 on: November 07, 2001, 05:48:19 pm » |
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A nice long ride home from work, listening to the radio. Walk through the door, strip, put on my bathing suit, grab a towel, head out onto the deck, light the tikki torches, grab a cold beer and sink into my hot tub with the jets on.....AAAHHHH!!! WhiteSatin |
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