The dangers of stress
It may be considered by many as less important than physical health concerns, but stress can have damaging effects on our mental and physical wellbeing. Stress is a major contributing factor in mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression and has also been proven to increase your risk of physical conditions including heart disease and insomnia.
So, we all know that stress can be a bad thing, but what happens when it gets too much? There seems to be a never-ending stream of emails to reply to, a mountainous pile of expenses, or there just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day.
“A problem shared is a problem halved”
It may be a cliché but it’s true! At Tyck, we recognise only too well how excessive stress can have a huge impact within both your personal and professional circles: maybe you need to ask for help! It is an undisputed fact that reducing your workload by effective delegation to competent, attentive, and well-trained people will serve only to reduce your stresses.
This action against stress may mean asking a partner, trusted friend, or enlisting the professional help of a personal assistant to help with your workload. By getting the help you need by delegating your tasks and giving you time to focus, you can gain the peace of mind that you’re making progress and reducing the stress in your life. Although the thought of having another person around you, learning your work and asking you questions might fill you with dread, we’re specialists in reducing your workload (and stress) from day one thanks to our experience of working with business owners and directors.
If you’re one of the 74% of the UK that feels overwhelmed and unable to cope; be it keeping track of your receipts, coordinating your diary, or organising your logistics, you could be amazed at how effective a Virtual Assistant (VA) could be for you and your business. A VA is an expert in their field and works remotely so you don’t need to consider the hassle of workplace politics, allowing your current office dynamic to continue in perfect harmony.
A VA can be that extra support at the other end of the phone (or email!), with no set-up costs and without the stress of employment law, it can be the easiest way to handle the administration in your office.
So, why not ask for help today and get back to doing what it is that you do best!
Tyck – your first step towards stress management this April.
For more support, information and free resources please visit www.stress.org.uk
