Overworked and stressed out? As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, Future Force knows it can be hard to hide from people who know you well – your employees. But as a manager, it’s in your best interest to put on a brave face and not let your emotions show.
Why?
Because your team takes its cues from you. And when you’re stressed out all the time, it’s going to impact morale and engagement, not to mention stress your people out too.
What you communicate through what you say, or how you carry yourself holds enormous weight with them. So if you’re attitude or demeanor is signaling signs of stress to your staff, then they’re going to start worrying that the company is falling apart or they won’t have a job next month.
What can you do if you’re seriously stressed out? While you don’t need to plaster a phony smile on your face everyday, do keep your emotions in check. Here are 3 tips to help you in the process:
Tip #1: Get out of your office.
You have a looming deadline. Or your schedule is booked with meetings all day. It can therefore seem impossible to take regular breaks. But if you don’t, your mental health could suffer even more, leading to burnout. So take a few 10-minute breaks throughout the day. Go out for lunch. Go for a walk. Or take a stroll around the office.
Tip #2: Get some perspective (i.e. don’t sweat the small stuff).
It’s easy to get stressed about every little thing that goes wrong. But keep in mind, you’re never going to achieve perfectionism at work no matter how many hours you’re at the office. It’s okay to make some mistakes and to learn from them. And sometimes good really is good enough. But if you’re holding yourself and your staff to an unachievable standard, then you’re all going to get burned out eventually.
Tip #3: Get healthy.
If your body’s stress response is constantly switched “on,” and you have no time to relax, it’s going to lead to serious health consequences. Instead, take small steps to integrate healthier habits – such as eating whole foods, moderate exercise, and going to bed early – into your life. It will boost your mood and your energy, helping you better handle your stressful job.
If part of your stress is stemming from the fact that your team is understaffed, call PrideStaff. As one of the leading staffing firms in South Florida, we’ve been providing local employers with efficient access to the area’s top talent. So if you’re ready for some professional help staffing your team, give Future Force a call.