According to recent research, job insecurity, heavy workload, and unfair pay are all factors that have an impact on people’s mental health. But while you might feel helpless and stressed at times, there are ways you can empower yourself and change your job situation for good. Here are six ways to stress less about work.

Identifying stressor
You can keep a journal for a week and list everything from people to situations that stress you out. Once you have identified what causes you stress, and your own response to it, you can work on ways to either eliminate the stressor or modify your responses.

Relaxing and recharging
Learning relaxation techniques can eliminate stress completely. Try deep breathing, whenever you feel out of control or feel stress building up. Also, practice things you like – take a walk, read, catch a movie or if you are lucky enough, take regular vacations.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Lack of sleep is directly related to stress and numerous health conditions.

Changing perspective
A low rise in pay, efforts being overlooked, unreasonable boss or hostile co-workers are some of the main stressors at most workplaces. In an unfavorable situation, try to understand the perspective of others.

Stay positive
When you have positive thoughts, you become more accepting of situations, which will reduce the stress you feel at your workplace.