4 powerful ways to reduce workplace stress

We all have faced stress at work sometime or the other, but this phenomenon is becoming more common these days affecting people chronically.  Stress, if not managed well, can manifest through both emotional as well as physical ailments.

Practice these powerful techniques so that you can sail through stressful situations with confidence.

1) Learn to relax

 Our body is in sync with the nature and needs to recharge accordingly.

 Go to bed early   and get adequate amount of sleep to recharge your body’s cells.

Besides adequate sleep, practice meditation to give a break to your mind from the chaos of the workplace. Try these free guided meditations to get started.

2) Take short breaks

Sitting long hours in front of the computer can be detrimental both for the mind and the body.

Get up and take regular breaks, even if it is to the water cooler.  Try this for a few days and you might be surprised to see that you are less stressed than before.

3) Check your diet

We are all guilty of skipping our meals  or binging on something unhealthy when we are busy at work.  This deprives us of energy and affects our concentration and productivity.

Following the three ‘Whats’ of a healthy diet will take you a long way in keeping you healthy, focused and energized:

#1 What time to eat?

#2 What type of food to eat?

#3 What amount of food to eat?

4) Stretch

Time health says, “ Physical activity promotes healthy brain functions needed to properly regulate emotions and behavior.”   Even if you miss your morning exercise routine, we have got you covered with these easy office yoga routines.

We cannot avoid work, but we surely can steer clear from  the unnecessary stress that comes along with it. Try to inculcate these simple habits into your daily office routine and see the change for yourself.

Workplace stress occurs when the mind has too much to do and very little capacity to handle it. This generally shows up as anger, resentment, poor eating habits and low productivity. You cannot eliminate tough situations at work but you can definitely learn how to deal with these challenges without losing your mind.
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