8 Tips for Tackling Workplace Stressors

Dealing with difficult coworkers, a tough boss or an unbearable workload? You're not alone. Stress stemming from your job is perhaps the most common form of anxiety, with a reported 25 percent of adults saying that their career is the biggest source of tension in their lives. From heavy workloads to rude coworkers to stubborn bosses, workplace stressors can take a serious toll on your mental health and productivity. 

Moreover, stress can become chronic, leading to feelings of overall anxiety. As a result, problems at work can spill over into your personal life, affecting relationships and diminishing the time you have for relaxation. Intense workplace stress has been known to lead to depression, as well as excess body fat and all of the chronic health conditions related to overweight and obesity.

Stress management tools and techniques may be invaluable in helping you retain your health and sanity to remain a productive employee.

Try these eight tips for tackling workplace stressors:

Identify the main sources of anxiety: Perhaps it's an easy fix, like a loud neighbor whom you can move away from. In other cases, it may be something you can't easily change, like a controlling or rude manager.