What do you do if your stress levels are hindering your career development?

Experiencing stress levels hindering your career development shows you have chosen the wrong career path or are in a context ill-suited to your nature. Mystic, Jiddu Krishnamurthi, said: "It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a fundamentally sick society." But we live in this world, collectively discovering its way to greater consciousness, where many wrong turns are taken, individually and collectively. Evolution is a slow process. Some thinkers suggest we attract into our lives the problem-spaces we need for our own self-revelation. That challenges that arouses you, that generates stress, is a call for both internal adaptation and contextual intervention. Emotion is energy seeking purpose. It's an internal call for evolution.

"Identify the sources of your stress..." In...Your...Body. We unknowingly make up stories that aren't big enough to live in. Then our bodies do their best to carry them around in the form of "stress". Stress is really a technical term for load bearing walls, tensions on bridges, that kind of thing. Stress in a human is merely a physical translation of "this is my response in the face of 'x'." What's "x"? Where is it in your body? Are you holding your breath? tensing your jaw? bouncing your leg? is your stomach tight? Where is it? Once you've found it, then it's a matter of letting it move out. Belly breathe. Yawn, waggle your jaw around, puff your cheeks out. Get up walk around or bounce on your toes. You get the idea. Be creative.

It is key to identify the stressors and also to see whether our resources balance them out. Prevention is key and we have to use self-care strategies especially when we know that we are going to go through a rough period. It is important to look at our ability to say no and place healthy boundaries to others as well. Stress can be managed and can pass and it does not mean you cannot work again or that something is wrong with you. As humans, we need to recharge.

One of the biggest stress factors is having a job with too much responsibility / workload doing something your heart is not in. This is a recipe for burnout. So is a job where you have little or no control.

The key may lie in reconnecting with your true passion. Pursuing what you're passionate about might initially introduce some stress, especially if you're striving to achieve something meaningful, but this type of stress is typically short-lived. Persistent stress indicates a misalignment between your current path and your genuine interests, suggesting you might be prioritising others' expectations or striving to meet demands that don't resonate with your core values. Reflecting on what truly matters to you and integrating your passions into your career will reduce stress and also enhance your professional growth and satisfaction. Realigning your career trajectory with your passions transforms stress into a driving force for achievement.

Managing time and priorities is beneficial, but from my experience, mastering energy management is paramount. When we neglect our energy levels, it undermines our ability to maintain a productive schedule despite effective time management. This creates a downward spiral: our energy plummets, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction and heightened stress levels, further compromising our ability to manage both time and priorities effectively. In essence, without adequate energy management, our efforts to optimize time usage are severely hampered, perpetuating a cycle of frustration and inefficiency.

Take a step back see the bigger purpose of your Existence , why you want to do What ever you want to do No do Time chunking 9-5pm Office , 5-6 travel back home 6-8 After office work so whatever time you have block it for other activities you want to do 5-6 is your travel time, listen to the music you love, or Podcasts ,or watch sports whatever interests you this will help you to relax & decide manage your priorities

We create our lives by the force of our YESes and Nos. Managing time and priorities becomes so much more performant and meaningful when we FIRST clarify and design our desired future identity and then run all our YESes and NOs through that filter with ONE simple and powerful question : "What is most importnat NOW to most effectively move me into becoming my desired identity?". By creating and applying this simple, yet powerful decision making filter to how we manage time and priorities, we start feeling inherently motivated to make braver and bolder choices. When in doubt, running our choice through these two questions will also help : "If I say YES to this, what will I have to say NO to?" and "If say NO to this, what can I say YES to?"

Yes, time management could be a partial stress reductor and a tool not to create yourself additional stress. Nevertheless it is a tool but not mental coping mechanism.

Life often takes us in circles, if we sit back and look at our life from an outsider perspective, we realize that actually we are hamsters on a wheel. Wake up, breakfast, work, home, dinner, sleep and go again. There may be very small diversions in that routine. It is crucial to manage our time and priorities in such a way that we don't forget to care for ourselves and see our loved ones and not through them. Being flexible and realistic is necessary, we are not all superhumans.

Stress can be both helpful and harmful for career development. When stress turns from a beneficial driving force for career development to performance and productivity impeding barrier, one should integrate efficient stress management tools into their professional life to empower their career development.The important tools for me to integrate into professional life to relieve stress and to focus, be productive and creative to support career development are as follows: 1. Prioritization of Tasks, Objectives, Steps 2. Time Blocks for Self-Development 3. Calming and Discharging Physical Activity 4. Mindfulness and Breath Practice 5. Getting Support

All of these suggestions really work. The key is to just do it. Everywhere you look, people are throwing these words around... yoga, meditation, affirmations, mindfulness, etc., to the point that many people just roll their eyes and skim past. But this stuff really does help. I've experienced it first hand. So, just do it. Never mind if it sounds hokey or unlikely or cliche... Just do it. Put aside a few minutes each day, and just do something; 5 minutes of yoga, a 5 minute guided meditation, a few moments to consider what you have to feel grateful for; anything that feels accessible to you here and now.

A significant thing that contributes to stress worldwide is technology. Our phones, computers, TVs, tablets, and other forms of electronic integration keep us siloed and stuck in our own world. 1) If you truly want to cope, you first must know that technology needs to be minimalized or eliminated for an hour or more. 2) Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the opposite of ADHD and anxiety. Where these disorders cause you to think and predict, mindfulness causes you to be in the here and now. 3) Do something artistic or expressive. As we transition from adolescence into adulthood, we tend to stop doing artistic and expressive things. Now is the time to rekindle your love for drawing, your craving for baking, or your flow for dancing.

I recently took some time to contemplate where I am: career-wise, outside interest-wise, and personal life-wise. The coping skills I am working on are letting go of all the "to be" thinking, and focusing more on the "I am" thoughts. Basically, to live more in the moment, using the time and talents I have at hand, and stopping the frustrating type of striving to be something/someone else. Sharing the joy of humor and laughter wellness brings me to a place of confidence and satisfaction, and builds my resilience for when life and work are not funny. My goal now is to live within that purpose, understanding that I will always need a career path that supports me, but no longer defines me. That realization alone has changed my stress levels.

La sophrologie est également une très bonne méthode pour développer ses capacités d'adaptation face au stress. La première étape est de ramener l'apaisement et un sommeil réparateur. La personne pourra alors ensuite apprendre à remobiliser son énergie vitale et ensemble, au fil des séances, la personne s'approprie des outils pour s'adapter aux situations stressantes et vivre son quotidien plus sereine et épanouie

Human being is not a solo sport ! We are all blind to ourselves and one of the most effective ways to both build connection and grow in self awareness is to actively invite others to give authentic feedback both on what's going well and on what could be improved. For high performers and anyone truly willing to grow and evolve as a leader, it's absolutely crucial to train the muscle of receiving feedback to ensure that our unconscious beliefs, both the limiting and empowering ones become become known, owned and amplified. This helps effectively adress the underlying issues and double down on our strengths that so often are left unacknowledged.

I dealt with near burnout on my own - it was not fun! The support of someone who understands and has been where you are is so valuable. Be warned from sharing with colleagues or family who do not have understanding or have knowledge of your circumstances as their advice may aggravate how you feel and add to the "no one understands, I am all alone" feeling state.

When you are stressed and overwhelmed it can be difficult to see past the thing(s) causing the stress. Being able to talk about it with someone else can be helpful. Many of us typically start with a venting session, which can help just to blow off some steam...but this often doesn't change anything. The stress will continue to build until you are able to manage your response to the situation. This is where talking with someone who can help you navigate the situation, identify the stressor and help you with coping skills, is vital in stress management. They can also help keep you accountable to practicing the skills so that you can create the right mindset around stress and build up your resilience.

Buscar ayuda no es de cobardes, es de VALIENTES. El que busca ayuda es porque ha reconocido que hay algo que lo tiene estancado y quiere salir lo más rápido posible de ahí. Está claro en cuáles son sus vulnerabilidades y quiere que alguien lo asesore para poder disfrutar nuevamente de su carrera profesional sin que tanto estrés lo esté inflamando y enfermando.

Don't hesitate to seek support from colleagues, friends, family members, or a professional counselor if you're feeling overwhelmed. Talking to someone about your stress can provide perspective and help you develop coping strategies.

As we all of pass at least once in life through this moment , I will share some things that I’ve done : 1. Step back and look what I am doing wrong 2. Manage time better 3.Work first on priorities, do not try your finish everything TODAY 4.Share less info about yourself with people that can not assist at all in the process 5.Enhance your wellbeing 6.Once in a while sit only with yourself and meditate 7.Take few days leave and have quality time with family 8.Read a book 9.Try to help someone in a need to give you inner soul happiness 10.Most important make time for yourself and PRAY ??

1) Be kind to yourself. Shame has become a comfortable place for many and that's a problem. 2) You are who you are around. If you're around negative people, you'll adopt negative mindsets. Positive people, positive mindsets. 3) You are what you do. What are you doing? A job you despise? In a relationship with someone you can't stand? Do you just watch TV to pass the time? Be an active participant in your life and the life you want. 4) Success doesn't mean no problems. Success means new problems. 5) We are necessarily the hero of our own story. We like to think of ourselves as the "good guy. But that isn't true. Be honest with yourself: where did you fail? Where could you have been nicer? What provoked anger? Know thyself.

There is a reason why airlines instruct you to put the mask on yourself first before trying to assist your children; and it's not because they hate children! It's because on a full flight, in an emergency situation, you may be your children's only help. If you are not ok, they certainly won't be. Putting others needs before your own can have disastrous consequences. Choose yourself. Choose yourself so you can do your best for those you love most ??

One of the most important ways we can take care of ourselves and improve our productivity is to take breaks during the workday every 30 to 60 minutes. After this time or bodies become stiff from lack of movement which reduces blood flow. Our brains also get tired from intense focus and we may get some brain fog, both of which reduce our productivity and performance. When we take a break our body and brain get a chance to relax and refresh so when we return to work we can focus better. Breaks can nearly anything from a walk outside, stretching, catching up with a colleague or staring out the window. They need not be long, even a few minutes helps tremendously! They should not include scrolling or chatting on your computer or phone.

Self-care is one of the areas that solopreneurs and overwhelmed overachievers neglect first especially women who are used to always giving. You can't pour from an empty cup. I encourage rebalancing the gut microbiome which is the source of many neurotransmitter production, genomic responses, hormonal balance and influences the HPA axis in the brain. It is vital to have the biological components working properly so that the emotional will be balanced also.

If you’re stress levels are hindering your career development then you might want to consider if this is the right career for you. Number one it should not be stressful. Number two if you are feeling stressed and this is the right position for you, then the first thing is to ask yourself what are you stressing about. When you address the way and the story that you’re telling yourself, you will find your own clues as to how to make corrections. Most of the time it’s not about what you’re doing. It’s about how you’re doing it and when it aligns with your why then you’re naturally driven.

If stress is hindering your career development, then you are likely in the wrong career or business entirely. When you are on your true path, YOUR path, and know your purpose, stressful situations become amazing opportunities and signs of where you are going wrong and needing to change direction. Seek out a guide or career coach to help you uncover your true path. It is never to late to change direction and de-program yourself from the life you have been taught to follow. I did this at 48 and what a blessing it has been.

Desde lo personal para poder estar en óptimas condiciones tanto física como psicológicamente y afrontar nuevos desafíos de la mejor manera posible realizo peque?as acciones para lograr una gran sumatoria, como por ejemplo realizar algún tipo de actividad física que sea de mi agrado, trato de alimentarme bien y en los horarios correspondientes, hidratarme constantemente, dormir un mínimo de 6 horas, girar el colchón cada 2 semanas debido a que el extremo superior es más pesado que el inferior y esto produce desnivel si no se realiza, traducido en un mal descanso, también respiro de manera consciente en ocasiones para calmar la ansiedad. Todo esto me ayuda bastante para estar en óptimas condiciones y entregar un servicio de excelencia.

It's important to remember that our bodies are talking to us all the time. I can't say how many times my body has told me to slow down and take a break. My response is always that I will take me-time after I have finished something that I'm working on or that I have a bunch of things that I need to finish first so that I could really relax later. It never fails that it keeps nudging at me to take that break and I keep pushing back. And while I'm pushing back, everything is pushing me until I end up with an injury or an illness and I am then forced to stop. I began scheduling a long weekend once a month! My body knows that respite is coming.

Stress will always be part of life, how you deal with it determines your resilience. Career development might give you stress, stress can contribute to hindering career development. Find out what is influencing the other and evaluate the worthfulness of the stress upon your life and health as a person. When we take time to review stressful situations, we come up with innovative ways to deal with them. Give yourself and innovative challenge today.