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by on December 19, 2018
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It could be argued that being a project manager is right up there with some of the most stressful jobs that you can do. As a project manager, you are not only responsible but also accountable for the success and in some cases the failure, of a project. There are plenty of project managers who thrive on the high levels of stress that come with the job and believe that they can cope, refusing to listen to the warning signs and realise that they are no longer thriving but are floundering. Stress can have a huge impact not only on your behavioural and cognitive performance, but it can also have a very negative impact when it comes to your personal health and wellbeing. It can also spill over into your family life as well. You might not be able to alter the levels of stress you deal with on a daily basis. It is really important that you recognise the signs of stress and work out how you can manage them before it gets too difficult for you to handle. Recognise your stress The first way in which you can look after your stress levels is to recognise that you are in fact stressed. You need to be able to work out when everything is getting too much for you so that you can work on the ways in which you can reduce your stress levels. In other words, you need to find the triggers, so you can deal with them. No amount of project management qualifications can prepare you for just how hectic and stressful some projects might become. Stress relief There are a number of ways that you can really help your stress levels. Some of them take just a few minutes each day, while others may take a little longer. It is worth exploring them all to work out which ones work best for you. According to the experts at Parallel Project Training , moving is a great stress reliever. While getting to the gym can be tricky to fit into a busy schedule, it is entirely possible to still add some extra movement to your day. A short brisk walk is a great way to get yourself moving and blow that stress right away. Music is also a great stress reliever – we are not talking heavy metal music, although it that helps then why not, but rather something soothing or happy songs that will really lift your spirits. Of course, you could combine the music with a bit of movement and have a mid-project management party to really help combat the stress. Being positive is a great way to help reduce stress levels. If something isn’t going quite right with your project, try looking at it from a different angle you might just surprise yourself. Look at what is going well and then take a fresh look at the problems to find the solutions.
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