Comment pouvez-vous aider votre équipe à gérer le stress ?

Stress comes when we react to a particular situation, and emotions take over. I believe being mindful and responding to the situation is important. Take some time, do not let the limbic system takeover. Think rational beyond emotions can free us from stress a lot.

I have always believed that human resources are the main factor in the success of any institution and that leaders must choose those resources well and then be good at dealing with those resources in a way that increases their loyalty to the entity and their constant willingness to give their utmost to make that institution successful. Focusing on details such as rewards, incentives, and allowances, which of course must be in place, alongside granting some unscheduled rest periods to some individuals in case of previously carrying out burdensome responsibilities may all make the difference. Also make sure from time to time that employees gather for lunch or dinner parties to enhance communication and increase belonging to the organization.”

Stress is an unavoidable situation in the work environment. During such critical period, the support system within the team is very important. It births trust and heighten the communication among the group. This gets impactful when the leader itself in encouraging and creating such environment when things get rough. It gives clarity to the team on the short-term and long-term goals that they will be achieving through managing matters effectively.

Within a team people want and need to feel they can contribute and offer value. So within this area, feedback is essential. Trust works both ways for leaders and people within their team. Open communication and a two way working environment is key here to promote trust and offer a dynamic team operation.

Stress is a personal choice. As crude as it sounds , it is the truth. Some of us are emotionally attached to some areas of our life bcos it provides us with the much needed validation. Therefore stress is a positive & real indicator of what “matters the most” to an individual. Therefore one has to acknowledge and accept that it is the most important area of my life if it bothers me so much. And therefore the next step is to learn to release it in a safe space. When we are stressed , we experience- overwhelm. Our typical reaction is to - Deny - Suppress - express inappropriately. Understanding our reaction patterns is the second step The third step is to teach stress management techniques - breathing - journaling - drawing Etc.

Stress is not a personal choice but often a product of our surroundings and associations.. By cultivating a supportive environment and mindful connections, we can navigate challenges more effectively. It's not about choosing stress, but choosing / Creating environments that nurture well-being.

Recognizing that stress is an inherent part of collaborative work toward a common goal, we can adopt practices to effectively manage its impact. -by setting SMART Goals -Timely Assertiveness: Learn to politely decline commitments when our workload reaches a threshold. -Proactive Collaboration: Seek assistance preemptively when challenges arise. -Communication Transparency: Give advance notice to the team/leadership about potential delays or difficulties. -Anticipate Ad-hoc Demands: Proactively predict and plan for unexpected demands, allowing for flexibility in our schedules. By collectively adhering to these practices, we can not only address stress more effectively but also enhance our overall efficiency and well-being.

The absolutely FIRST way to minimize Stress in your work team - is by expressing regular Laughter in multiple situations that your Team is working on. Humor is especially Vital in situations where there is a Negative ambience existing - THUS: Having ability to "Think of something Funny to say while experiencing a Negative event, is an Attitude that should be forged inside your Team members, because "Having humor in Life everyday will always help keep Doctor away" (meaning Humor greatly reduces majority of Life's Stresses to minimize frequency of you becoming medically Sick) ---Lastly an Important reminder : that this "Hi-Tech, Materialistic, Modernized and Fast-pacing" world that we all now live in - Humor is unfortunately reduced.