STRESS — CAN IT LEAD TO WORKPLACE HAPPINESS?
Stress. The word itself has such a negative connotation to it. As the dictionary defines it, stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. Even the definition sounds draining.
So, how can we change that? How can we shift our mindset such that when we think about stress, we are able to tell ourselves that it isn’t always a bad thing?
Do you believe it when I tell you that one of the ways to get employees to fall in love with their companies is actually stress? There’s something very unique and extraordinary when people band together during times of mental or emotional strain. Shawn Achor, an American happiness researcher, author, and speaker known for his advocacy of positive psychology, Right Impact Training writes in this article that when people go through stress 1) with the right lens and 2) with others, they create meaningful narratives and social bonds that they will talk about for the rest of their lives.
Let’s talk about three ways that we can turn stress into something positive.
- Understand The Situation
It may seem obvious, but taking a step back to understand and find meaning in a seemingly stressful situation can help to turn the stress from threat to challenge. This journal feature from the American Psychological Association talks about how mindfulness positively affects your daily life, from the way you think to the way you behave and communicate with others.
Read More : http://www.right-impact.com/articles/stress-can-lead-workplace-happiness.html
