Keeping stress under control

Stress on the job can sap needed energy. To minimize workplace stress:

• Take control. Make daily to-do lists and prioritize tasks. Consider what to delegate to someone — or eliminate.
• Talk it out. Share frustrations with a supportive co-worker, friend or loved one.
• Relax. Practice relaxation techniques, such as breathing slowly or imagining a calm place. Mindfulness and meditation apps might be helpful. Try a prenatal yoga class, as long as your health care provider says it's OK.