Your colleague is drowning in work stress. How can you help them stay afloat?

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Yes, you know listenibg is an art. Follow up with your colleague after the initial conversation. And, Checking in periodically shows that your concern is genuine and ongoing. You can also offer practical support, such as helping them prioritize tasks or suggesting they take breaks. Remember, sometimes just knowing that someone else is aware and cares can significantly reduce the feeling of isolation and overwhelm. Try it, you too will feel good 😊

Establish a comfortable and confidential environment for your colleague to express their feelings. A quiet, private setting can make them feel more at ease and open to sharing their concerns. Validate their feelings by acknowledging their experiences. Statements like “I can see why you’d feel that way” or “Your feelings are completely understandable” can help them feel recognized and supported. Offer practical support if possible. Sometimes, listening alone may not be enough. Suggest ways to address their concerns, such as proposing solutions or helping them connect with additional resources. Check in with them after your initial conversation to see how they’re doing.

People need to talk about how they feel AND if they can manage. They need an unbiased ear and someone who can give constructive advice! Be non judgemental and try to be soothing in your advice.

Yeah, even small gestures like offering to proofread a report or help with a meeting prep can go a long way. It’s not just about taking on tasks, it’s about showing that you’re in this together. Sometimes, just knowing that someone is willing to lend a hand can ease the mental burden and make the workload feel more manageable. You know, it’s the shared sense of support that often makes the biggest difference.

When offering assistance, suggest practical solutions or improvements. For example, you could recommend a more efficient method for completing a task or help them prioritize their workload. Sometimes, just being there for a friendly chat or providing encouragement can be as valuable as practical help. Let them know you’re there to support them, which can boost their morale and help them manage stress better. After offering assistance, follow up to see if they need further help or if the initial support has been effective. Regular check-ins show ongoing commitment and provide opportunities to adjust your support as needed.

Ask them if they want or need your help. If they do then ask how they think you can help them in the best way possible and offer assistance wherever you can. Be proactive in helping them and let them see that you actually care.

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Encourage using apps or timers to remind them to take regular breaks. Setting reminders can help establish a consistent routine for stepping away from work, ensuring they don’t overlook this important aspect of their day. Encourage light physical activity, such as stretching or short exercises, during breaks. Physical movement can help relieve tension and boost energy levels, contributing to a more productive and less stressful workday.

Encourage breaks away from the stress and in fresh air where possible and in areas away from the actual area of stress. Just to sit and talk about other things in life helps.

Sometimes, it is normal for work to get piled up due to improper planning, procrastination or a sudden task assignment due to emergency. While it is important to complete the task, it is equally important not to get lost in the process. Measures to follow are Take one task at a time. Start with an easy task so that the soul feels the taste of accomplishment and is geared up for more challenging tasks. I suggest not to ever start with a challenging task as it can drain all the energy and leave feeling hopeless. If even a bit of doubt arises about the quality of work, it is better to ask for manager's review and sort the issues as early as possible so that the issues doesn't create a pile of workload. Above all stay hydrated keep calm.

Introduce the Pomodoro Technique, which involves working in focused intervals (usually 25 minutes) followed by a short break. This method helps maintain concentration and prevents burnout by breaking tasks into manageable chunks. Suggest keeping a stress journal to track stressors and their responses. This can help them identify patterns and triggers, providing insights into what actions or changes might reduce their stress levels. Share techniques like progressive muscle relaxation or deep breathing exercises that can be done quickly to alleviate stress. These methods can help them regain calmness during particularly stressful moments.

When something/someone is stressing you, take a break! Speak to someone who makes you feel worthy and that you are going ok. You can do this! Don’t dwell on the stress and look outside the square of stress to what makes you feel happy, eg an achievement you have made in this job and a time that you have made a difference and I am sure you have!

Offering support can be invaluable when a colleague is overwhelmed by work stress. Encourage them to prioritize tasks, delegate when possible, and take short breaks throughout the day. Emphasize the importance of time management and setting realistic goals. Suggest mindfulness techniques like meditation or deep breathing to manage stress. Physical activity, such as going for a walk or engaging in exercise, can also help alleviate stress. Lastly, encourage them to seek professional help if the stress becomes overwhelming. Lay counseling training can be a powerful tool for equipping colleagues to support one another. By developing listening and empathy skills, individuals can become valuable resources for those experiencing stress.

You, above all come first!! There is no other way to say it, you are important! Take a big breath and remember your goals and what you have achieved and you will feel worthy! Do it!!! Chin up, bite the bullet and get in there! Think positive, try to be happy with yourself.