The Best Ways to Deal With New Job Stress

The Best Ways to Deal With New Job Stress Stress Management Job Stress Print How to Deal With the Stress of a New Job By Elizabeth Scott, MS twitter Elizabeth Scott, MS, is a wellness coach specializing in stress management and quality of life, and the author of 8 Keys to Stress Management. Learn about our editorial policy Elizabeth Scott, MS Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD on November 12, 2019 facebook twitter linkedin Carly Snyder, MD is a reproductive and perinatal psychiatrist who combines traditional psychiatry with integrative medicine-based treatments.   Learn about our Medical Review Board Carly Snyder, MD on November 12, 2019 FS Productions / Getty Images More in Stress Management Job Stress Workplace Bullying Effects on Health Management Techniques Situational Stress Household Stress Relationship Stress If youve just started a new job, whether its for the first time or the tenth time, youre probably feeling a little (or a lot of!) stress. There are many new tasks to learn and your bosss or co-workers expectations may be high. New jobs present many changes and challenges, and its natural to feel stress over this. There are several things you can do to both relieve stress and combat its effects.?? Tips for Dealing With New Job Stress Here are some effective things you can do to deal with stress at a new job or in any other situation that requires change and adjustment. Find Support If you can, get support from co-workers, from friends or family, or even an online support group. Talking about whats stressing you out and finding resources should help a lot.?? Dont Be Afraid to Ask for Help You may feel like it shows weakness to ask your co-worker or boss questions, but asking for help  lets them know youre working hard to understand how things flow rather than trying to do something you arent sure of on your own (and potentially messing it up). A side benefit of asking questions is that you can start building a rapport with your boss and/or co-workers. Accept That Theres a Learning Curve Every job is tougher at the beginning as you figure out whats expected of you and how to best perform your tasks. Like everything in life that we do repeatedly, it will get easier and before you know it, youll have found a routine and rhythm and youll feel confident in your job and your ability to do it. Keep this in mind when you start to feel stressed or overwhelmed. Use Quick Stress Relievers Have some quick stress relievers that you can use when youre feeling overwhelmed.?? Breathing exercises, for example, can help slow or reverse the fight-or-flight response you experience when stressed, which saves the wear and tear on your health that chronic stress can cause. Taking a walk can also help calm you down, or  you can keep a stress ball or a fidget spinner at your desk to channel any extra energy and nervousness you might have. Have a Regular Hobby That Helps Relieve Stress Try to maintain some time in your life to do some stress-relieving  activities, so that you feel less stress overall. Ideas include regular exercise, yoga, and engaging in a hobby or another activity that you enjoy, such as drawing, painting, writing, woodcarving, playing an instrument, talking to a friend, listening to music, meditation, gardening, bowling, or fishing. The options are endless! Take Care of Yourself If youre able to eat right, get enough sleep, and take daily vitamins, youll be less worn down physically so youll be less reactive to stress, and youll be in better overall health too.?? Taking care of yourself also boosts your cognitive abilities so you can concentrate and focus better at work.