What do you do if your job is causing stress and dissatisfaction?

Definitely key 🗝️ in identifying if the role is serving you a purpose more then the financial aspects. Our wellbeing is paramount to acknowledging if the stress is a sign of break to recharge or to look at something new that drives your soul

Because of the society that we live in, it's so easy to want to bypass these initial emotions. A lot of people will say "well, stress is a part of having xyz job!" And unfortunately, this completely downplays our emotions and teaches us that we should keep ignoring these tugs within our soul. It's a radical act to be able to identify when something isn't aligned with your soul, because so many people keep going through the motions to maintain their "awesome" salary or their rank/title. Contrary to popular belief, having this self-awareness is actually so powerful, and not a weakness by any means. Start by acknowledging this! And when exploring these feelings deeper, be nonjudgmental in doing so.

Start by taking a moment to reflect on what's causing the stress. Is it the workload, your work environment, relationships with colleagues, or something else? Once you've identified the source, you can begin to take action. First, consider setting boundaries to protect your personal time and well-being. This might mean establishing clear start and end times for your workday and taking regular breaks to recharge. Communication is key, so talk with your manager about your concerns and see if there are ways to adjust your responsibilities or workload. You can also explore ways to make your work more fulfilling. Look for opportunities to take on tasks or projects that more closely align with your interests and strengths.

Another fault of our corporate society is when we feel the need to work on things outside of actual working hours, due to impending deadlines. While we may be helping the company on this one thing, it actually teaches your supervisors and colleagues that they can repeatedly encroach on your boundaries without consideration. If you grew up as a chronic people-pleaser, setting boundaries can be hard, and even scary! Do it scared anyway. State your boundaries, even if your voice wavers. What matters is that you STICK to them no matter what. Yes, others may be hurt or upset, but it is not our responsibility to worry about other people's feelings or opinions. What matters is that now you're doing what's best for YOU!

A great way to set a boundary between work/personal life: If you have a work phone- put it "away" or in another room when you shut your laptop! Otherwise it can be tempting to check work emails or messages which can interfere with your mood.

Stress kennen wir alle,oder? Wenn du aber merkst, er nimmt gar nicht mehr ab und wird immer mehr, ist es Zeit, etwas zu tun. Klar ist, ungesunder Stress macht unglücklich und beeinträchtigt die Leistungsfähigkeit nachweislich. Nur wer darüber spricht, kann Lösungen finden. Viele meiner Kundinnen und Kunden, sie trauen sich nicht ihre Sorgen zu teilen: Sie wollen ihr Gesicht nicht verlieren. Haben Angst als schwach zu gelten. Wissen nicht, wem sie sich anvertrauen können. Gerade hier ist externe Unterstützung durch Coaches Gold wert. Ich bin sehr oft die einzige Vertraute, vor der man mal alles aussprechen kann. Gemeinsam als Sparringspartner finden wir dann oft vorher ungesehene Lösungen. Egal ob extern oder nicht: Sprechen hilft!

I would say that self-care is *literally* selfish, in a good way. YOU are the one who is in your body and mind, not other people. YOU are the one who will suffer from illness if you don't prioritize yourself, not other people. In a corporate setting, always keep in mind that if something happens to you, it'll affect you for the rest of your life, but for them, it just means finding someone to replace you. Whatever self-care means to you (as long as it's healthy and contributes to your long-term wellbeing), do it unapologetically! Especially during a workday. Uphold those boundaries (ie. not working through lunch) and take a walk, make sure you actually eat, read a book, meditate, etc. YOU need to come first.

Self-care is essential for avoiding burn out! Practicing mindfulness for as little as 3 minutes a day is enough to make an impact. One technique I recommend is in between meetings, set a timer for 3 minutes and practice box breathing (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4, and repeat). This simple breathing exercise will help you to reset and refocus your energy where it needs to go.

If you are struggling with being fulfilled in your job, one of the best pieces of advice I have ever received is to remember what activities you enjoyed as a kid, and do more of that! Find ways to incorporate art, dancing, sports, etc into your routine. Is it possible to incorporate those things into your workday or with your colleagues (e.g. sports team or running/book club)? The more you are able to lean in to childlike wonder, it will bring you so much joy in all areas of life.

Finding stress free jobs today may be difficult. Starting out on own is again liberating but not totally stress free as it involves multi-faceted activities. So before deciding to quit, once must calmly weigh in the pros and cons See what you love doing, what you are good at and what skills can be leveraged to get a dream job. Some functions like sales and customer service of high traffic outlets invariably come with stress. So avoid applying for such roles even if these are in an industry you love. Long travel times too can be stressful if one has family commitments. Again new companies , startup’s mostly have a 24*7 approach to work. Make sure you thoroughly analyse the next job offer you take up