??5 Ways to Deal with the Microstresses Draining Your Energy

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By Rob Cross, Karen Dillon, and Kevin Martin | February 29, 2024

Microstresses are the accumulation of unnoticed small stresses from routine interactions, and often are so brief that we barely register them. Individually, these microstresses might seem manageable, but cumulatively they take an enormous toll. How can you identify and reduce them? This article, based on research and experiments at several Fortune 100 organizations, lays out five steps that will help you identify where (and from whom) your stress is coming from, and how you can proactively reduce it without burning bridges.

A Five-Step Plan to Reduce Your Own Microstress

1. Start small
2. Shift your attention to positive interactions that help create resilience.
3. Tackle two bigger microstresses.
4. Pay attention to areas that create anxiety because of your concern for other people.
5. Finish by pivoting to activities that help you derive a greater sense of purpose.

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