The new year can add a new layer of pressure at work for people who want to reach professional resolutions. However, it can also be the perfect time to assess your health needs and make changes to how you approach your work. Here are five tips on how to reduce stress at work this year.  

Reinforce and Share Your Boundaries 

Work-life balance can get murky, especially if you’re a workaholic. Reassess the boundaries between work and outside life you need in order to stay sane. Sharing those boundaries with co-workers and family members can allow them to hold you accountable, writes Danielle Abril for The Washington Post. An example of a boundary might be to shut off your laptop at exactly 5 PM.  

Prioritize Tasks 

A daily to-do list can be quite daunting but tackling them in the order of importance is the best way to approach it.  

Find Balance 

While your work life is important, other areas of your life are as well. Make sure you’re taking time out of your week to focus on your family, friends, hobbies, education, spirituality or community.  

Take Time Off 

Sometimes we all need a reprieve, and that means having to take time off from work. Whether it’s a small weekend get-away, a staycation or even an international trip; a vacation can help reset your brain.  

Tap into Your Network 

Reconnecting with professional relationships is a good way to kickstart your career trajectory for the year. It’s also great to keep in touch with former co-workers or mentors so they can guide you along the way. 

Read more about how to reduce stress at work in 2023 in The Washington Post.  

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