{"id":9871,"date":"2024-10-22T18:35:28","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T05:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/?p=9871"},"modified":"2024-10-22T18:35:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T05:35:28","slug":"how-to-cope-with-work-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.co.nz\/how-to-cope-with-work-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cope with Work Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

We can all experience a little <\/span>work stress<\/span> from time to time, but when it starts getting overwhelming, it\u2019s important to recognise the signs and take action. After all, we don\u2019t want to risk facing burnout, a <\/span>toxic workplace culture<\/span>, or any of the other negative effects that stress can have on our mental health!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When we do experience <\/span>stress at work<\/span>, it\u2019s common to see changes in the way we act, think and feel. For instance, when we\u2019re super stressed, we can become less productive and less positive, which can, in turn, make us feel even more stressed! It\u2019s a nasty cycle, which is why it\u2019s so important to nip <\/span>work stress<\/span> in the bud, and today we\u2019re teaching you to do just that!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

How Does Work Stress Affect Mental Health<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Experiencing <\/span>stress at work<\/span> can really turn us into negative thinkers. In fact, according to the <\/span>NHS (National Health Service)<\/span><\/a> in the UK, common stress-related changes to our thinking patterns include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n