Speaking of emotional, I could use some advice and strategies

on how to deal with stress at work.

This is my busy time at work and for the most part the initiative I am cooridinating is going really well, but when I get stressed I tend to overeact, even though I know I am right.

My question is how are you dealing with your reactions to a stressful situation. I don't want to make things worse.

Does anyone know what I mean?

Re: Speaking of emotional, I could use some advice and strategies

Im not sure my advice will help, but my job is very stressful---emotionally and sometimes physically---I have just decided since I was pregnant that I will let things role off me a little more, I decided my baby is more important and don't want my baby to feel all my stress. I still get stressed and upset, but not as much--and when I do, I try to step away from the situation for a minute and just calm down.

Re: Speaking of emotional, I could use some advice and strategies

I think you need to take more small breaks--step away from the situation, go outside for some fresh air to calm down...And put everything in perspective. You and your health is more important than any of this!

Re: Speaking of emotional, I could use some advice and strategies

It's funny, I used to get much more stressed about work before I was pregnant, but ever since the pregnancy, I really don't get stressed much at all. I think my priorities have shifted, and while I want to do a good job, work just isn't as important as it was.

Take breaks, and if others are getting worked up about stuff, try to stay out of it. My boss is a big one for this, and I listen to her a bit, but I don't participate or get myself worked up as well anymore.