Nowadays the workplace is not as static as it used to be. The internet, combined with numerous other tech advancements have turned the workplace into an ever-changing environment and many people find it hard to keep up with these many changes. However, the same factors that caused these changes can also be used to overcome daily work challenges. Keep on reading if you want to learn how to beat work stress and be a happier and more productive employee:
1. Use microlearning for professional development
If you feel that you are having trouble keeping up with the ever-changing responsibilities of your job, perhaps it is time to invest a little more in your education. Don’t worry if you don’t have the time to attend classes at a university, as nowadays there are a lot of modern education solutions. For example, microlearning is a new educational concept that involves daily bite-sized lessons. The lessons are available online, so you can access them whenever you have time, and from any place in the world. Moreover, most lessons only take a few minutes and they are packed with relevant information. You can personalize the classes according to your individual needs, in order to address the exact challenges that you face at work.
2. Use modern tools for time management
Most of us don’t have the time to do all the things that we would like to do daily. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could work more in less time, so that you can also find the time to work out, to spend time with family and friends, or simply to relax more? Well nowadays there are a lot of modern tools that you can use in order to manage your time more effectively. For example, you can use the Pomodoro technique in order to be more efficient at work. There are also a lot of daily planning apps that help you gain a better understanding of your available time and learn how to spend it more efficiently.
3. Master the art of persuasion to communicate more efficiently
Whether you are having problems with your coworkers or with your superior, communication is usually the best solution for such challenges. There are a lot of books that you can read in order to learn how to communicate more efficiently, and how to get people to see your point of view. Start with the Art of Persuasion by Bob Burg and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. When you learn how to communicate better, you will have an easier time managing conflicts with coworkers, or convincing your boss to give up on unfair work demands such as unpaid overtime.
