Jeff Bezos advises tackling stress by taking action at work

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, said in 2017 that stress disappears when you take the first step to address a problem, urging people to use anxiety as a signal to act. He recommends confronting the issue, seeking allies, and turning problem‑solving into a collaborative and enjoyable activity. Bezos also references Amazon’s 16 leadership principles as a guide for handling pressure.

In a separate Forbes‑derived guide, five strategies are suggested for boosting workplace performance: identify personal thought patterns from recent enthusiastic moments, clarify the impact of one’s work to stay motivated, focus on joy in the process rather than only outcomes, and develop mindfulness and confidence as skills that can be strengthened over time.