How do you prevent stress from your personal life entering your professional life?

"I take the time to regroup with my team every morning before our shift officially begins. This way, if any concerns or stressors need to be acknowledged, we do it at that time. Personal stress happens, but it cannot affect work-related performance at any time."

"Stress management in the workplace is an incredibly important skill to master. I am assertive, in both my personal and professional life which means that when a stressor comes up, I nip it in the bud before the symptoms creep into areas of my life that it should not."

"I get a workout in every morning before I head to work. This morning workout is a great stress reliever and assurance that I come to work with a clear mind."

"I have a significant social support network between my family and friends. If I am feeling overwhelmed with stress, I will talk to someone versus bottle it up. It's important to me that I never misappropriate my feelings of stress."

"Because I actively practice a positive mindset, I rarely become overwhelmed with stress to the point where it creeps into my work life. If I am feeling overwhelmed to that degree, I will take a personal day if possible."

One of the most significant problems between employees and employer is that outside influences, and stressors, begin to affect work performance and outcomes. Assure the interviewer that you understand the importance of keeping your cool, and your focus, in the workplace. Discuss the action that you take to ensure professionalism is present at all times.

"When I have a healthy balance in my personal life and responsibilities, I am much better at handling work-related stress. I keep very organized and draw boundaries well. Rest assured, I do not bring my personal life to work with me."