The first step toward reducing stress levels at work is prioritizing. This can be applied to almost any job in any field. No matter what you do for a living, chances are at one time or another you had so much to complete that you did not know what to start working on first. An easy way to deal with this problem is to create a daily "To Do" list. Arrange your tasks in order from most important/closest deadline to least important/later deadline. This way you never miss a deadline and you don't have to worry about how to start your day.

Another way to reduce stress at work is to stop procrastinating. Often times our failure to make a decision and get started on a project adds considerable amount of pressure to our day. The truth is, sooner or later, you will have to start the project which you were procrastinating about. If you start the project late, chances are you will be closer to the deadline and even more stressed out. This type of pressure will only result in poor quality work. So when you know that you have to complete something, then get to it right away. You will feel so relieved once you started and even more relieved when you are finished.

And last but not least, don't forget to take a few short breaks during a hectic work day. Stand up and stretch or step outside and take a few deep breaths. You will surely feel better.