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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, January 22, 2016 | 30 Tips to help you cope with stress at work Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l The workers of the world are working more. So says an annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had increased compared with the previous year. While there are many reasons that can account for a heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries across the globe has, in many instances, left those who weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be surprised to know just how much this approach isn't working. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant role in how well they did their jobs. · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an increased workload is the time in the day to complete that work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realistic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more stress. How to be smarter about receiving good health care · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress at work involves having a personal life away from the office. All work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes that studies have suggested physically active people have lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are forced to communicate with one another. These same systems must also communicate with one another when responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body communicate more efficiently, something that helps when the time comes to respond to stress. Stress at the office is likely always going to be a concern for working men and women. However, there are ways to effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a workload might be. (MNS) Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated levels of stress. To be a smart health consumer, you have to know where to look. In Ontario, more than 300,000 health care professionals are regulated by bodies called colleges ­ and this is where you can get information. The colleges set requirements for entering the professions, enforce standards, and run programs that support continued quality. "Regulatory colleges also hold member professionals accountable for their conGood stress and bad stress While employees might not be able to quell their fears of one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or excessive stress at the office, men and women can take the following approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. 17 · Thursday, October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Advertising Section * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers vary depending on the individual, so men and women who are coping with excessive stress should write down anything that causes them a negative response, whether that response is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and look at the various things that triggered these negative responses. Choose one and work to resolve it. Determine if there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that certain triggers can be successfully avoided. 20 010 Gold Aw ward Winne er Oa akv kville e Be Beaver eaver Oakville Dental Arts duct and practice," says Marshall Moleschi, president of the Federation of Health Regulatory Colleges of Ontario (FHRCO). "The staff and websites are invaluable resources for the public." There are 26 colleges in Ontario, regulating professionals from doctors to dental hygienists to dietitians ­ and the links to each location are found on the FHRCO website, www.regulatedhealthprofessions. on.ca. Here are four reasons to become more informed: CONTRIBUTE YOUR 1. Understand the rules of the profession. The colleges develop and update the rules that each professional must follow. To find out more about what your health care provider can and should do, take a look at the standards and policies posted on the website. 2. Learn more about your health care professional. Every college is required to maintain profiles of its registered members. These are called Public Registers ­ or you might see the listing under something like "member search" or "find". Check the Register to confirm if an individual is in fact permitted to practice in Ontario. You can use a Public Register to see whether there are any restrictions on this person's practice, or any disciplinary proceedings against them. 3. Confirm what you should expect. College staff can advise on your rights as a patient/client, such as what you should expect from the health care professional. That can help you decide if the care you received was appropriate or inappropriate. 4. Make a complaint. If you're concerned about the care or service received, you can raise the issue with the college. Everyone has that right, whether it's the patient, a family member of a patient, or the professional's own colleagues and employers. 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