Some workplace stress is normal, but when stress at work begins to weaken your ability to perform in your job, it's time for you to take action, Start by paying attention to your physical and emotional health. 

Get moving 

Regular exercise is an effective way to help you to relax both your mind and body. Try to get at least 30 minutes of activity on most days. If it's easier to fit into your schedule, break up the activity into two or three shorter periods of time each day. 

Get enough sleep 

A lack of sleep can make you suffer from more stress. When you're well-rested, it’s much easier to keep your emotional balance. Try to improve the quality of your sleep by keeping a sleep schedule and aiming for 8 hours a night. 

Get support 

Close relationships are important to helping you through times of stress Simply sharing your feelings face to face with another person can help relieve some of the stress. 

Accepting support is not a sign of weakness and it won’t mean you’re a burden to others. In fact, most friends will be willing to help you to reduce your stress, and this will only strengthen your relationship. 

You should take action to handle your workplace stress when______.