Firaz was recently appointed CEO of a $1 billion company where he had held various roles over the past nine years. He had coveted this position for two years, but, now that he had it, Firaz was far from happy.
5 Ways to Leave Your Work Stress at Work
Create a ritual to help you transition from office to home.
March 22, 2019
Summary.
Stress is a part of most jobs. And when you’re stressed at work, it can manifest itself in several ways at home including isolating you from others — often the very people best equipped to support you. To disengage from work stress and recharge at home, you need to be deliberate about where you focus your attention. First, be transparent with your family about what’s going on. By sharing what’s on your mind, you don’t keep your stress bottled up, which often leads to an outburst at home or work. Also use your commute to mentally transition from work to home. Find a ritual that allows you to decompress. Research has shown that thinking about something that you’re grateful for each day also reduces stress.
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