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JOHN SMITH
JOHNNY SMITHS
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When we are experiencing good stress, we’re at the right balance to get the things done that we care about. Too little stress and we’re apathetic and disengaged. Too much stress and we’re unable to take information in properly, disorganized, and at risk of burnout.
When we have the right amount of stimulation and motivation, we can focus our attention and balance our emotions. It’s the good stress that helps us bring our A game to job interviews and first dates.
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What does good stress mean at work? For looking after yourself, leading a team, or supporting a peer, it’s recognizing that good work and well-being doesn’t mean an absence of any stress. In fact, a lack of stress means a lack of challenge that can lead to disengagement and a lack of growth.
Embracing the good side of stress as a leader means modeling behaviors that inspire your team. You can develop awareness and harness good stress in lots of different ways. Here are some ideas on how to put these ideas into action:
How leaders set goals for themselves and their teams can boost good stress. SMART goals that are attainable but require effort and stretch help individuals and teams feel motivated and energized. This increases focus, helps prioritize, and boosts productivity. While false or toxic positivity can be harmful (and annoying), embracing healthy levels of optimism and sharing this in a team boosts motivation to get in the good stress zone.
For leaders, recognizing individual efforts and providing constructive feedback in one-on-ones boosts motivation and builds a growth mindset. This can also be adopted in wider team reflections and help positive self-talk for when we reflect on our own work. At work, spotting flashpoints for stress in the calendar and building in time to decompress can help prevent overload. This can mean scheduling short breaks on meeting-intensive days or giving proper prep time ahead of challenging conversations. Connecting with others helps us problem solve, feel less isolated, and is a buffer against the risk of burnout. Embrace this at work through opportunities to connect through regular check-ins, buddying up, and team-based activities. Whether it’s a work catch-up you could do walking instead of sitting, offering employees gym memberships, or scheduling an active break, we know that exercise reduces stress, enhances focus, and boosts productivity.
How leaders set goals for themselves and their teams can boost good stress. SMART goals that are attainable but require effort and stretch help individuals and teams feel motivated and energized. This increases focus, helps prioritize, and boosts productivity. While false or toxic positivity can be harmful (and annoying), embracing healthy levels of optimism and sharing this in a team boosts motivation to get in the good stress zone.
For leaders, recognizing individual efforts and providing constructive feedback in one-on-ones boosts motivation and builds a growth mindset. This can also be adopted in wider team reflections and help positive self-talk for when we reflect on our own work. At work, spotting flashpoints for stress in the calendar and building in time to decompress can help prevent overload. This can mean scheduling short breaks on meeting-intensive days or giving proper prep time ahead of challenging conversations. Connecting with others helps us problem solve, feel less isolated, and is a buffer against the risk of burnout. Embrace this at work through opportunities to connect through regular check-ins, buddying up, and team-based activities. Whether it’s a work catch-up you could do walking instead of sitting, offering employees gym memberships, or scheduling an active break, we know that exercise reduces stress, enhances focus, and boosts productivity.
