Work stress is destroying your mental health (Episode 316)

Is work stress following you home, even when you’re trying to switch off? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about handling work stress in a way that actually helps your mental health, especially when work is stressful and you feel stuck in your own head. I’m Jeremy Godwin, and in this episode I’ll break down what’s really driving workplace stress and stress in the workplace, how to spot common work stress symptoms, and why stressful work can quietly push you towards work burnout. Most importantly, I’ll give you practical mental health tips for handling work stress without drama: simple stress management you can use immediately, realistic work stress relief, and stress relief tips to reduce stress at work and handle work stress even if you can’t change your job overnight. If you’re dealing with work related stress and you’re wondering how to handle stress at work without burning out, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control — because handling work stress is a skill you can build. 👉 Ready to reduce stress at work and protect your peace? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: This episode breaks down what’s really driving workplace stress and shows you practical ways of handling work stress so you can avoid work burnout, reduce stress at work, and actually switch off from work.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work. Welcome to the conversation!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Work stress and mental health0:45 Managing work stress2:42 What is work stress management?8:26 Why you need to manage stress14:29 How to reduce work stress22:55 Final work stress tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19257   ➕ Related episodes:Focusing on what matters (Episode 306) https://ltamh.com/?p=18636 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #handlingworkstress #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #stressmanagement #copingwithstress #stress #workstress