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Stress at work can cause physical symptoms such as sleep problems, fatigue, chest pains, high blood pressure, and indigestion. It can also make you feel angry, overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed.
While completely avoiding work-related stress is impossible, you can take steps to minimize its occurrence and intensity. Discover tips for how warehouse workers can manage stress.
No matter how tough life feels, meeting your body’s physical needs helps you handle challenges. Eat nutrient-dense foods, such as fresh produce. Drink water throughout the day—and electrolytes if needed—to improve hydration. Lastly, get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night.
And remember that you don’t need to aim for perfection when caring for your health. Sometimes, just rearranging how you do things can help. For example, if you eat fast food for lunch out of convenience, try meal-prepping to have healthy, ready-made meals throughout the week.
Workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) is important in keeping you safe. You’re less likely to stay alert to dangers if you’re stressed at work. Protect yourself with the proper PPE for your job, such as hi-vis vests, shirts, or hoodies.
After all, one of the reasons warehouse workers need high-visibility clothing is to minimize confusion. When people wear hi-vis gear, they protect themselves from gaps in mindfulness that everyone experiences throughout the workday. Therefore, wearing hi-vis clothes is always important in a fast-paced warehouse, but even more so when you’re stressed and more likely to be distracted.
Another tip for managing stress as a warehouse worker is communicating the problem with appropriate coworkers and supervisors. Expressing your concerns and frustrations can bring you closer to a solution.
In general, the more specific your conversation, the better the outcome. Identify the probable causes of your stress and share how they affect your job performance and well-being. Suggest ways that the other party can support you. Stay focused on the cause-effect relationship between work and your burnout, and keep a respectful tone. And after the conversation, don’t expect an immediate solution.
Even a short break from work can help you gain peace and perspective. If possible, take some time off to rest and recalibrate. However, if you can’t take time off, use your time after work to enjoy your hobbies. When you’re overburdened by work, your job consumes your thoughts, even when you’re not on the clock. By taking time to experience and appreciate what matters most, you can enjoy fun and freedom that minimizes pressure from work.
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