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from the desks of our head office in Hong Kong
Stress is something
we feel every day of our lives. Sometimes it makes us feel like everything
we try to do, no matter how hard we try, it just doesn't seem to go the
way we want. With the current economy and unemployment rate, finding a
job, starting a new job or trying to manage everything at work can be
extremely stressful. There are ways to get all this under wrap and here
are a few tips to help you deal with those stressful moments.
Reachable goals
Be realistic and set reachable goals. Never set goals that are
difficult to reach, as they will only set yourself off to become even
more stressful when your deadline is creeping around the corner. Make
sure you set goals for yourself that you know you can reach with your
best given effort. This way, you won't regret doing a half-hearted job
and also be proud that you have managed to delete an item off of your
to-do list.
Time management
Good time management is key to managing workload. There is only
so much time in a day that you can work with, but don't panic or worry
about how you are going to get everything done in one day. Instead of
looking at your to-do list and feeling overwhelmed, start keeping a schedule
for yourself for everything that you need to do, for example, if it takes
you 45 minutes a day to read through job listings, then you should schedule
that in your diary as if you have an interview or a meeting to attend.
Once you get into the habit of dividing up your time, you will find you
are in control and you won't feel as overwhelmed and stressed.
Learn to say "No"
You are the only person who knows what and how much you can handle
in a day. If you know that you can't fit in certain things for the
day, make sure you let the person know. Saying NO is better than to overwhelm
yourself with too much work that you cannot handle. Because the other
person may be able to find someone else to handle the job while you are
already loaded with work. This way you can better manage your own work
and also helps others to manage their own.
Hope these tips help
you get more in control and less stressful. Until next time, remember
to update your resume and good luck in finding your next big break!
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