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4 Ways to Deal with Stress…
Monday, March 1st, 2010Stress at Work – How to Deal with It
Saturday, February 27th, 2010We all know about stress at work. Do these examples look familiar?
1. Your boss has moved the deadline for your report up a few days
2. you have an annoying co-worker
3. you have an in-basket that reaches the ceiling
4. your paycheck is too small to cover your needed expenses
Work stress comes in all flavors (people, events, deadlines, environment)–coping with them can be a real juggling act. There are ways to minimize work stress, here are a few things you can do right now.
People:
You can’t always choose your boss or your co-workers. You have to live with their idiosyncrasies, or idiocies, depending on your point of view. Unless you decide to quit, you have to deal with the over-bearing boss or the pesky co-worker. This can be challenging and not dealing with them can add stress to your life.
One way to deal is to keep your work life separate from your home life. Try to keep your home life private. This will make it easier to leave work behind when you exit the building. Be in your “work mode” during working hours and then as you exit the building shake off those work bugs and physically relax your muscles for the ride home. Turn on your favorite music station on the radio or tune into your MP3 player and listen to some fun or relaxing music.
Events:
Work meetings, seminars, work-teams and work travel can all add to the stress level. Learn how to organize, plan for tasks in advance, delegate your other responsibilities and ask for help when needed. Reward yourself when an event is over, successful or not. Find ways to relax during the event like, for example, doing yoga or going for a walk at lunch. Make friends at the event so that you can share experiences and pass the time.
Deadlines:
The best way to beat stress that comes with deadlines is to plan for success. Keep your workstation and tools clean and neat. Know what tasks need to be done first; which ones will be the most time consuming and how to accomplish them with accuracy and efficiency. Ask for guidelines during the planning stage of the task. The best way to reduce stress is to not experience any surprises. Make sure you understand the assignment before it begins. Use organizational tools like calendars, day planners and software when applicable to automate repetitive tasks.
Environment:
The work environment can contain many stress triggers, from pollutants like cigarette smoke to dust or clutter. Address these issues with the people you work with. By brainstorming with your co-workers, you may find ways to reduce stress by controlling pollutants, removing dust and de-cluttering the workstations.
Evaluating the people, events, deadlines, and environment at your place of work can help you to come up with creative ways to cope in advance with the stress. Keep in mind that your work is but a portion of your total life and then go out and have some fun when work is done.
Ways to Deal With Stress at Work
Friday, February 5th, 2010Work can often be stressful, whether you work in retail, administrative, or personally owned business. Many times we have a million and one things to do at once and we end up getting overwhelmed and stressed. So what are some of the steps we can take in order to reduce our stress level at work?
The first step toward reducing stress levels at work is prioritizing. This can be applied to almost any job in any field. No matter what you do for a living, chances are at one time or another you had so much to complete that you did not know what to start working on first. An easy way to deal with this problem is to create a daily “To Do” list. Arrange your tasks in order from most important/closest deadline to least important/later deadline. This way you never miss a deadline and you don’t have to worry about how to start your day.
Another way to reduce stress at work is to stop procrastinating. Often times our failure to make a decision and get started on a project adds considerable amount of pressure to our day. The truth is, sooner or later, you will have to start the project which you were procrastinating about. If you start the project late, chances are you will be closer to the deadline and even more stressed out. This type of pressure will only result in poor quality work. So when you know that you have to complete something, then get to it right away. You will feel so relieved once you started and even more relieved when you are finished.
And last but not least, don’t forget to take a few short breaks during a hectic work day. Stand up and stretch or step outside and take a few deep breaths. You will surely feel better.
Stress Relief – How to Deal With Stress
Monday, February 1st, 2010Life, Love, and Stress
Many people in the world we live in today experience some form of stress. The inevitable stress is something that happens to all of us and leads many on a quest to find some way to deal with it. Stress relief is a great option because it provides you with a manageable and healthy way to deal with the stresses of everyday life, with work and school and other activities many adults, teens and children experience stress, which is why scientists have tried to find ways that will safely reduce those stresses.
When it comes to stress relief a lot of people turn to therapy or relaxation techniques to deal with stress, this is a very popular form of stress relief because in most cases it provides fast results and allows the person to calm down and reflect. Remember that stress will never totally disappear because no matter what, stress in going to occur whether you try to stop it or not, it is a natural part of life. Stress can also help you, it is not all bad, it can be a good motivator for people who need that extra push in work or school.Eustress, Distress and How to Deal
If you are considering stress relief, you should first consider what kind of stress you are experiencing, not all stress is bad stress. There are two main kinds of stress, Eustress and distress. The first kind called Eustress, refers to positive or healthy stress, the Greek word for “good” is Eu which provides us with the term Eustress or good stress. This kind of stress can propel you to work harder, it gives you drive and motivation to do your best at whatever you have to do.
Eustress can be any kind of stress that has a positive experience behind it. The second kind of stress is distress which can be seriously harmful for you and the people around you, this kind of stress can make you cave under pressure, make you feel sick and fatigued. Usually distress is triggered by a traumatic event of some kind such as the death of a loved one.
But no matter what kind of stress you experience, stress relief is quite possibly the best way to deal with stress. Some helpful stress relief strategies include, full body relaxation techniques, these can be tremendously helpful when dealing with stress, start by sitting back closing your eyes and taking a deep breath lose yourself in thought but try not to think about anything that does not make you happy, with each deep breath relax your muscles starting at your head and working down, before you know it, you have relaxed your entire body, this can be a very helpful tool for stress relief.
Another good idea would be to think positively about your life and your job, thinking about things with a negative attitude only increases the stress level and it does not help your situation at all, so relax and try not to worry excessively, because worrying is never good for anyone. Setting goals for yourself can also be a helpful stress relief strategy, by setting yourself goals it gives you something to work toward one step at a time, avoiding the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Some natural herbs and minerals can help with stress as well, things like vitamin C and others can help you feel rejuvenated, while Calcium can help to relax your muscles which can be a big part in dealing with stress, the ability to relax is what you need for good stress relief. But not all stress relief is good, some people try to relieve stress by taking it out on others, overeating, or not eating at all. Stress is different for everyone and you should try to work with whatever makes you feel happy and healthy, try to avoid sugar and junk foods, going for a run or any other physical activity can be good when dealing with stress, it is really a matter of personal preference, doing what you love can help you relax and take your mind off the stressor.
Electromagnetic Stress & Your Home: 4 Effective Cures To Deal With Electromagnetic Stress
Friday, February 29th, 2008Electromagnetic fields are constantly being emanated from the electronic devices that surround us. These electromagnetic fields have detrimental effects on our physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Human beings are constantly electromagnetic beings. World Health Organization performed a research that concluded that “the human body emits electromagnetic fields at frequencies upto 300 GHz” We are exposed to electromagnetic waves a lot more than our ancestors were.
The health hazards of Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are well known. Growing evidence has been suggesting that long term exposure to power grid lines can result in childhood leukemia. Prolonged exposure to electronic appliances in our sleep is risky for our health too.
Here are the three effective ways to deal with EMFs:
1.) Power cables should be located well away from your home or your children’s school. They are believed to radiate EMF’s upto the distance of 1 mile on either sides. Avoid picking schools or homes that are closer to power cables.
2.) Unplugging the appliances from the outlet is one of best ways to deal with EMF’s at home. Don’t sleep near an air-conditioning unit or a refrigerator. Install a device in your home electrical system to cut off the current at the source when not in use.
3.) Turn off television when not in use. A study found that taping a large lump of gold to the screen of a TV and leaving it switched on for two years turned it into lead! This happened because of the radioactive decay from the emf that TV generated. Unplug the TV when not in use for extended period of time.
4.) Computers emit dangerously high volumes of EMFs. Pregnant women should avoid using the computers because of high risk of mis-carriage and birth defects in presence of EMF.
It is not easy to avoid the dangers of EMF in today’s technological advanced society. Some of the best ways to deal with EMF is to add air cleansing device like a negative ionizer can help you deal with negative effects of EMF.
Water fountains act as perfect negative ion generators. Ordinary house plants have the ability to cleanse common air pollutants. These plants are peace lilies, peperomias, and golden pothos. When plants are added to your indoors, they increase negative ion composition, and add more oxygen to your indoors. This is believed to be very beneficial, especially when they are placed closer to the EMF producing equipments like TV’s, refrigerators, or computers.
