Work Related stress

A common cause of stress in working life can be the feeling that there are not enough hours in the day. You can learn to better utilise your time by improving your time management skills. Make the most of the time that you have by writing every task alongside their due date. Next, write the deadlines into your diary so you have a clear list of what needs doing by when.

You have already prioritised which is half the battle. If at this stage you can see that you can't meet all of the deadlines then let someone know or seek help, ignoring the problem won't make it go away. Whether you work in an office or not, it's tempting to put off the hardest task until last. Don't. You are freshest first thing in the morning so this is a good time to do your testing tasks.

Keep your desk clear and manageable. Try four different folders marked 'urgent', 'pending,' 'reading' and 'filing'. That way you can manage the sea of paperwork and know exactly where you are.

Your workplace may offer training in stress management, time management or related subjects. This will increase your value to your employer as well as make your life easier. So ask, you may be surprised by the answer.