subject: How to deal with stress [print this page] We deal with stress almost every day of our lives. We encounter it at work, at home even when we're out shopping or on vacation. Stress builds tension in our bodies and it's not healthy especially for our muscles and mind. It makes people feel like they're on the edge which makes them irritable and easily irate. One of the reasons why we encounter stress is because we don't have time management skills that help us get through our day in an organized manner. If we don't do something to reduce stress, it will continue to build up.
At work, stress comes in various forms and it often hinders us from achieving work life balance. An example of which is not being able to prioritize tasks which results in rendering overtime or worst, bringing work to our own homes. To avoid disrupting family work life balance, make sure you do the important things first. You can move on to working on lesser important things later on in the day or probably the next day if they're not urgent.
People deal with stress at work differently but they all got one thing in common: relaxation. Relaxation relieves the mind and reduces the tension in our bodies. If we practice relaxation techniques and incorporate them in our lifestyle, stress will not be a hindrance to anything. Here are some of the most common techniques that anyone can do
- Take a warm bath and relax. Do not think about distracting thoughts but instead, think of happy and positive thoughts.
- Take at least 10 minutes to walk briskly. It will help awaken your entire body.
- Implement effective time management strategies both in the office and at home
- Treat yourself to a massage once in a while. It's a great stress reliever.
By dealing with stress, you can be effective both at home and at work without sacrificing anything. Now, that's the perfect work life balance.
