In a busy workplace, staff, managers or wellbeing leads could use this PDF as a practical reminder of small steps that can reduce work-related stress, pressure and burnout. It covers everyday coping strategies such as organising time, managing workload, taking proper breaks, sleeping better, relaxing, eating well, exercising, staying connected and using kinder self-talk.
The Ten Strategies for Coping with Workplace Stress PDF is a clear, practical handout for recognising pressure at work and choosing small actions that may make the day feel more manageable. It brings together ten workplace wellbeing ideas, including setting priorities, breaking larger tasks into smaller steps, keeping a routine, planning for unexpected demands, taking lunch breaks and annual leave, and talking about unrealistic targets before stress builds further.
The resource can be used by employees, line managers, HR teams, wellbeing champions and occupational health practitioners as part of staff support, workplace wellbeing planning or a conversation about workload stress. It may also be useful for home learning, personal reflection, team wellbeing sessions, noticeboards, staff inductions or one-to-one meetings where someone needs a simple stress management worksheet to prompt discussion.
Alongside workload and time management, the PDF includes reminders about switching off from work, improving sleep habits, using breathing or relaxation exercises, keeping in touch with supportive people, and making healthier everyday choices around food, caffeine, alcohol, smoking and physical activity. View, download or print the handout to keep these coping strategies easy to refer to during busy periods. This resource was created by MindWell Leeds.
