Take some time and think about the week that has just passed. What first comes to your mind? Is it the long driving hours to and from your office, all the time spent figuring out a solution to that new project you are working on, the time spent to make dinner among others? It is really sad how our actual generation is a extremely busy one and most of us suffer from stress-induced anxiety more than any of the previous generations.
If you are like me, struggling to find a way to live a stress free life (literally), below are a few tips to stress relief:
1 - Acknowledge it. This sound just too simple, doesn't it? Even a little bit silly. But take some moment to admit to yourself that that something is actually stressing you is the first step to get rid of it. Many study shows that the majority of us take more than we can handle. By acknowledging that one more task will put more stress on this already hectic lifestyle, you can decide on what is right or wrong for you.
2 - Get yourself a massage. I don't mean that you need to explode your credit card to get one, neither you need to spend $300 on a hunky swiss masseuse though it might be a good idea if you can afford it but a massage is extremely good when it comes to stress relief, muscle relaxation. You can also get your partner to give you a massage, it might be a great idea to spend some intimate time together. You should also take advantage of the power of bribery, "if you massage my back for 15 minutes, I'll...", no one can resist that.
3 - Laugh whenever you can. We all know that laughing is extremely good to produce mood-enhancing endorphins, why not laugh at every little occasion you get? Whether it be just a huge and hot argument with your boss, that project has not been completed yet. When you are already stressed, every little thing will add more to it and being under pressure is really difficult to cope with things. Now you know what you have to do, grab that funniest movie that you have on your shelf and watch it with a friend, it will really help you.
4 - Sleep 8 hours daily. If you are actually sleeping less than 8 hours per day you should make a little effort so you can get your 8 hours every night. Sleep is extremely important to rest our body and if you do not sleep enough, you might wake up with your stress from the previous day and go to work with all the tension. This means you are just going to spend another stressful day. If sleeping through the night seem like a luxury you cannot really afford, you can try napping when you get back home after a day at work, rest for at least 30 minutes to an hour, it can really do wonders on how you tackle your time in the evening.
5 - Pamper yourself. Very often we are caught in the daily routine and we do not really have time to do those things that we really appreciate. It is important that you plan your day well and find a little time to do what you really enjoy, whatever it is, gardening, painting, writing. Do what really bring you joy, when you see what you have done it will bring you a feeling of accomplishment which is really good to relief stress.
You can try to start with the first idea, then move to the next on the following day. The order in which you choose is not really important as long as you can see changes in your lifestyle by trying one of the tips above. Many more tips are available in the e-book Conquering Stress.
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5 Steps to Stress Relief
:: ::7 Tips to Relieve Stress At Work
Are you like the majority of the working population... that is you feel stressed at work? Are you the type of person who will carry stress with you when you go back home?
Here are a few tips that will help you go through your stressful days and achieve success, hopefully it can reduce stress on your work place.
1 - If you are the one who makes phone calls at office, pick up the phone and dial the number of the person that you have to call. Take a deep breath and then start talking. It also helps if you can play the conversation in your mind before calling.
2 - Always sit down when you eat, whether it be for lunch or tea time. It is best to relax and have an enjoyable talk time while having lunch. If your colleagues want to talk about the workload during lunch time, you can eat alone.
3 - When going to your office, listen to some cool and relaxing music, it will help you to relax and have a nice day. You may make a list of all your favorite songs, though you should avoid sad songs.
4 - On your way home, again listen to some relaxing and music that you enjoy. It will release stress that has accumulated during the day.
5 - Every day thank god (whichever concept of "god" that you believe in) for the nice day that you had, the nice weather. Do it both in the morning and in the evening, in the evening if it is possible take a few minutes to watch the sunset, it is such a peaceful moment.
6 - You may have some colleagues that you do not quite get along with or who may have hurt you in a way or another. Take a few minutes and think about these people, breath deeply and exhale to push all the tension that surrounds these thoughts. Fill yourself with forgiveness even if it is not easy to do. Negative thoughts are a big source of stress, wish success and happiness for those you do not like as you wish for yourself.
7 - Live every day as if it was your last day. Make every day your best day!
If you use these tips every day, in a few days you will start seeing results and you will start smiling again and spend stress free days.
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Recommended e-book against stress at work - Conquering Stress
:: ::Stress at Work - Finding the Root Cause
Stress in the workplace has been a problem businesses have had to deal with since ages. Being stressed while working can be a good thing as it helps you to meet deadlines and also finding solutions to whatever task you are working on and often the stress fades away as the task is completed. What is dangerous is when stress becomes too excessive and difficult to control.
Stress at work can be one of the most harmful weapon to any business. I am referring to stress as a weapon as it can directly affect the smooth running of a company as stressed workers are usually less productive which can cost a lot of money to the company they are working for. Very often stressed employees put the blame on the employer which may or may not be true. Blaming others is easy but it is a good idea to find the root cause of the stress as it will help to find a solution to lower the tension.
So, the worker will have to look both at the internal (the job) and external (personal habits) factors that contributed to stress. Very often both can contribute to stress but since I am talking about workplace stress, I will list down more factors that might contribute to stress internally, i.e. on the workplace.
Let's first look at the internal factors that contributed to job stress. I will be listing factors that I have noticed around me and my colleagues and also what I have read.
• Lack of communication with the employer or colleagues
• Unrealistic expectations from the employer
• The feeling of being exploited, no raise in pay
• No specific goals for tasks assigned
• Unfair company policies
• No preparation for changes
• Conflicts among staff
Of course there are many other factors that can make the working environment stressful but it is important to find the cause to help find a solution. Let us now check the external factors that might have contributed to stress. Your personal life plays a big role on your overall performance; it is good to analyze what is not running smoothly on this side of your life too. Here are a few external factors that can stress workers:
• Death of a close family member
• Financial problems
• Worries about kids education
• Unplanned pregnancy
• Procrastination and so on
Once the main cause of stress has been found, it will be much easier to cope with it and hopefully find a solution to make the workplace less stressful. It is impossible to completely get rid of stress but less stress equals to higher productivity.
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Recommended e-book against stress at work - Conquering Stress
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