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Five Good Minutes at Work: 100 Mindful Practices to Help You Relieve Stress & Bring Your Best to Work

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Five Good Minutes at Work: 100 Mindful Practices to Help You Relieve Stress & Bring Your Best to Work

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Five Minutes to a Happier, More Productive Workday

Is your workday filled with chaos, stress and, at times, and inability to focus? Do you have mountains of projects ahead of you but no motivation to tackle them? In less time than you would spend on a coffee break, you can fill your workday with calm, balance, and serenity. This collection of mindfulness practices, the third in the breakaway Five Good Minutes(tm) series, can help you transform your workday from tired and uninspired to engaged and productive in just a few good minutes.

Whether sitting at your desk or ducking into the supply closet, you can include these stress-relieving and centering activities into even the busiest schedule. These practices can help you deal with difficult coworkers, tyrannical bosses, impossible deadlines, and more. Your five good minutes each day will reward you with increased productivity, reduced workplace conflict, and a sense of serenity that will start to spread to the rest of your life.

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STRESS…AT WORK The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

The nature of work is changing at whirlwind speed. Perhaps now more than ever before, job stress poses a threat to the health of workers and, in turn, to the health of organizations. Through its research program in job stress and through educational materials such as this booklet, NIOSH is committed to providing organizations with knowledge to reduce this threat.

This booklet highlights knowledge about the causes of stress at work and outlines steps that can be taken to prevent job stress

Table of Contents
STRESS…AT WORK 1
STRESS IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE 2
WHAT WORKERS SAY ABOUT STRESS ON THE JOB 3
SCOPE OF STRESS IN THE AMERICAN WORKPLACE 5
WHAT IS JOB STRESS? 5
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF JOB STRESS? 6
NIOSH APPROACH TO JOB STRESS 7
JOB CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO STRESS 7
JOB STRESS AND HEALTH 9
EARLY WARNING SIGNS OF JOB STRESS 10
JOB STRESS AND HEALTH: WHAT THE RESEARCH TELLS US 10
STRESS, HEALTH, AND PRODUCTIVITY 11
Stress Prevention and Job Performance 12
WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT JOB STRESS? 12
PREVENTING STRESS AT WORK: A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH 13
How to Change the Organization to Prevent Job Stress 13
PREVENTING JOB STRESS – GETTING STARTED 14
STEPS TOWARD PREVENTION 15
STRESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS: 18

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Top Five Promotional Ideas That Really Works

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:52:36 +0000

Promotional products are an excellent way to connect with customers and potential customers and to keep your employees? S fid? The? your company or your brand. But g? N? Ally, we tend? ? Be a bit confused about what to choose as promotional items, because the market? is full of thousands PF id? are promotional. Before you start looking for a promotional product make sure you know something about what? Brand? is. This will help you? get an id? th of promotional products will be added? the visibilis? your brand. When looking for id?’re Promoting, you want? Obviously something that will make your corporate gift is from? Mark of the crowd and make your mark online community fici a better recall. To help you? handselected the right promotional products for your business publicity? Next, here is a list of five most popular promotional items that are used? s worldwide. Personalized golf balls? Es – Golf is a popular game and golf enthusiasts pr? F? Rent g? N? Ally spend their free time on the greens. And that is why a golf ball-measure when it is used? as a promotional item made a lot of diff? reference in the marketing campaign. Those who are lovers of this popular game will remind you and your brand while using the golf ball promotion you have given? Are. Golf Balls send promotional message further and say more than you’ll ever realize the business climate of today. Thus, golf balls promotional configure your marketing campaign on a note diff? Pension and other help? addicted? be the visibilis? your brand like never before. Tote Bags – Use r? And usable tote bags?? S glove as promotional items for your next marketing campaign to provide? Definitively that your message is seen by others and people recognize your brand. There are tote bags? Ecological who put in? Obviousness also your pr? Occupation? the? gard of our environment. Plus, tote bags are incredibly useful it an excellent choice as a corporate gift you can give? fid customer? them. Stress Balls – Enterprises today are a cross section of people with stress balls promotion. A stress ball or stress relief toy is cute and thoughtful gift for anyone facing? S stress on a daily basis. There are a wide range of stress balls available on the market? ? choose. It is quite possible that there are stress balls available that fit well with the tea? Me and your company? your budget. Calculators – You can make your customers think of you when it is time to think? facts, figures, and the online community fice a calculator promotion. In fact, the calculators are a great way to have your customers associate your company? Whenever they? balance by accounts, is a bill, or walk? counter bid for a project. Koozie – Koozie are excellent and useful promotional products that will remind your customers and potential customers every time they take a gorg? E water or beverage of their pr? F? R? E. People appr? Cient drinks during work and play, then Koozie promotion are useful for both parameters: station office and the Outdoors workplace. Enjoy these five unique promotional items that can really get noticed. But to make your corporate brand reinforced? Product updates by e, you need a good logo to begin. Choose a logo that highlights the USP of your brand and good looks when printed? on promotional products.

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The Top Five Herbs for Stress Relief and What They Can Do for you

admin — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:06:17 +0000

The use of herbs for stress relief is becoming more popular. From special teas to tablets and capsules, herbal remedies are readily available. These therapeutic herbs have been used for nearly 5,000 years. The Ancient Romans, Egyptians, Greeks and Chinese all used them for their healing properties. Today the use of herbals is more appealing because of rampant stress in our society.

Taking herbs for stress relief is an easy, inexpensive way to improve your well-being. They are readily available and very safe. You can even find herbal teas at your local market. Some of those teas are great stress relievers. If you want to try a gentle yet effective way to combat the negative effects of stress, give these herbal remedies a try.

1) Siberian Ginseng – This herb packs a punch when it comes to stress relief. Its benefits are: increases resistance to stress, combats mental fatigue, relieves fatigue, depression and anxiety, increases energy, diminishes irritability and lethargy and strengthens the nervous system. What more could you ask for in an herbal treatment?

2) Ashwagandha – If you suffer from adrenal fatigue, ashwagandha will help immensely. It normalizes adrenal and other bodily functions, increases energy, promotes energy and works as an anti-inflammatory. The anti-inflammatory properties of ashwagandha are vital in times of stress. Excess stress can sometimes cause systemic inflammation.

3) Rhodiola Rosea – Another powerful stress fighter is rhodiola rosea. Reducing fatigue, improving memory and concentration are all benefits of rhodiola. It also stimulates the immune system which enables to body to ward off illness and disease. It is advised not to take rhodiola and Siberian ginseng at the same time. One or the other will suffice.

4) Valerian Root – Use this herb for stress relief if insomnia is one of your symptoms. It soothes the nerves and has sedating effects. Use it before bedtime for a better night’s sleep.

5) Chamomile – Because of its relaxing qualities, chamomile is a very popular herb. A cup of chamomile tea is a popular way to relieve anxiety, restlessness and nervousness. It is also sedating and promotes a restful sleep.

After learning the benefits of herbal remedies, deciding to use herbs for stress relief should be a no brainer. They are safe, gentle, readily available, easy to take and inexpensive. They can be found in many forms including teas, tablets, capsules and liquids. Your local market, health food store or nutrition shop will have an ample supply.

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Top Five Tips to Stress-Free Weekday Meals with Maureen Petrosky

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Five Techniques for Stress Management

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:02:51 +0000

Shabbar Suterwala: Guide on How to Mange Stress

Stress Management is more than anger management and relaxation. It is self management. There are many different ways to manage stress. I have compiled the various stress management techniques that are simple and most effective to follow and practice. Please feel free to use as many as you can, keeping an open mind, so you can have a collection of techniques that are the most effective for you.

If you want to bring down your level of stress level in a matter of minutes, these techniques will help you. Use them as needed to feel better quickly; practice them regularly over time and gain even greater benefits.

Ø Deep Breathing from the Abdomen

Ø Meditation

Ø Having a dose of Laughter

Ø Progressive Muscular Relaxation

Ø Listening to light music

Ø Practicing Yoga

Ø Aerobic Exercises

Ø Creative Visualization

When we’re stressed, we don’t always take care of our bodies, which can lead to even more stress. Here are some important ways to take care of yourself and keep stress levels lower.

Ø Eat Healthy low fats – high protein meals

Ø Have six to eight hours of regular sleep

Ø Exercise regularly

Ø Develop a Hobby

Ø Have healthy Sex Life

Attitude plays a great role in managing stress. Much of your experience of stress has a lot to do with your attitude and the way you perceive your life’s events. Here are some resources to help you maintain a stress-relieving attitude.

Ø Let go your Ego

Ø Have a Optimistic approach to life

Ø Do not react under pressure

Ø Stop Worrying and Start Living

Ø Accept that everything cannot be perfect

Ø Find an opportunity in every problem

Ø Say good things to your self – affirmations

Ø Have a health sense of humour

Having ambiance and pleasant environment make stress management very easy. Your physical and emotional surroundings can impact your stress levels in subtle but significant ways. Here are several ways you can change your atmosphere and less your stress.

Ø Clutter free home, office and working desk

Ø Green and Clean surrounding

Ø Light instrumental music

ØMotivational Posters

Busy People add a lot of stress to their already stressed life. People who may have more stressors in their lives is because they have more activity in their lives, and less time to devote to stress management. If you’re a busy person, these resources can help you to manage stress efficiently in a short amount of time, and eliminate some of what’s causing you stress in the first place.

Ø Time Management Tips

Ø Communication Skills

Ø Listening Skills

Ø Managing Priorities

Ø Enhancing Team Work

Ø Enhancing People Skill

Article written by

Shabbar Suterwala

Corporate Soft Skills Trainer, NLP Practitioner, Psychological Counsellor

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Nokia N900 Stress Test – Part Five – Water Test!

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:42:11 +0000

Nokia N900 Water Test. N900 Stress Test Part Five. Article: www.tehkseven.net This experience is to simulate rain and to test for water damage. There are 2 separate tests in this video: Test 1: 20 Degrees Celcius Temperature Test 2: 0 Degrees Celcius Temperature The two tests are to determine whether or not colder temperatures have any effect on the phone itself. Unforunately, shortly after we was done filming, the N900 stopped working. We stuck the N900 in a container filled with rice, and plan on leaving it in there for 24-48 hours. News Blog: www.tehkseven.net Twitter: www.twitter.com

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Five Ways to Manage Stress

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:32:56 +0000

You will stress out in college. That’s a given. There will be deadlines you have to meet, projects that you have to research and unexpected drama that will acquire your attention. If you are prepared for the stress, you can manage it. If you control stress enough, you can convert it to a motivating force.

Here are five functional ways to manage stress while in college.

1. Meditate

You need to develop a method of clearing your mind and relaxing. Do whatever works, just do something. Find a quiet corner and sit. Listen to silence and turn down the volume of your mental activity. Don’t try to solve all your problems while meditating. Just unwind your mind and let it rest for few minutes. If possible, do this at least once a day.

2. Exercise

With all that time you’re going to spend working on your mind, you need to find away an outlet for physical activity. You can’t just sit in front of your computer for four years. GO to the gym. Play football with your housemates. Go swimming or jogging or just walk around campus every now and then.

3. Distract yourself by having fun

You’re going to need breaks from studying. All work and no play isn’t productive, you need to balance your responsibilities with your need to unwind. Don’t become a prisoner in your own dorm room. Venture out. Meet people and mingle. De-stress with your friends from time to time so that you can study even harder when you need to.

4. Get counseling and talk with your professors

If you’re stressing about your major requirements or what you can do with your degree after you graduate, consult the sources that are available to you. Meet with a counselor and talk about your future. See an academic advisor and map out your major requirements. Talk with your professors about the subjects you’re studying. Ask about life, career options and studying opportunities. These people are here to help you, so make use of their availability.

5. Find a quite place where you can always retreat to get some work done

You’re going to need a place where you can work in peace and quiet. Scope out some silent corners around campus. Maybe there’s a spot near your department, in the library or outside next to a shady tree. Locate your comfort zone and retreat there when you really need to focus on your studies.

Stress won’t consume you if you know how to manage it properly. Take measures to reduce your levels of anxiety before matters get out of hand. Find a quiet place to work. Ask for help from those who are qualified to give it. Balance work and play, mental and physical activity, and don’t forget to just sit down and clear your mind of worries from time to time.

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Five Stress Relief Games For Groups

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:21:11 +0000

Stress can be defined as the external forces of the outside world impacting on the individual. Yet stress is also a normal part of life that can help us develop and grow as people. On the other hand, stress can cause us significant problems.
Stress releases potent neurochemicals and hormones these prepare us for action. The common reason for stress is to either fight or flee. If we don’t take action, the stress response can lead to health problems. Prolonged, uninterrupted, unexpected, and unmanageable stresses are the most damaging types of stress.
Day in and day out we face stressful situations. They meet us at every corner of our life. We can face to face and with stress in life’s low valleys as well as on the mountaintops where we experience life’s real joys. The good and the bad both come with there own patterns of stress.
Meeting groups of people can be particularly problematic. Everybody, no matter how experienced they may be, will feel a degree of stress when faced with a group situation.
Bear in mind that if you are feeling under stress then everyone else in the group is feeling in much the same way. However, if you’ve been called to lead that group then the stress on you is going to be that much greater. You will be concerned about how others perceive you, about whether you will be accepted or not and you will be thinking about the task that the group must face as well. Never lose sight of the big picture, the reason for the existence of the group.
The group will operate and perform their task much better if they are feeling comfortable with the group. The group dynamics can be influenced by the degree of interaction of the members of the group. If you are the leader then it’s your responsibility to get the group performing.
You will find the task much easier and less stressful if you are adequately prepared. One way you can prepare is to have a bank of stress relief games for groups at hand, or at least have an idea of how these stress relief games for groups work.
You’ll find that these games will help to break down the natural barriers that exist as groups begin to form and develop.
Stress Relief Games for Groups #1: If I Were A…
These stress relief games is extremely good at getting people out of their shells and begin communicating. Good communication assists with group performance and without it the group would never achieve its stated aims.
Its best to have the group stand or sit in a circle, this will create a sense of the belonging. The leader starts by turning to the person on his right and ask the question “if you work and animal what animal which you be?” That person will answer the question and turn to the person on his right and ask a similar question, such as if you were a famous writer who would you be? The game that continues and everyone has a chance to ask a question and give an answer. Just remember that nobody is allowed to repeat a category.
This is a very simple game with no preparation beforehand and that is the best type of stress relief game for a group.
Stress Relief Games for Groups #2: Who Likes What?
In this game everybody has a pencil and a piece of paper on which to list five categories. Basically the categories can be about anything such as “composers”, “actors” or any other category like a fancy.
Now everybody is simply lists their favourite item in each part of the category.
Give everyone a piece of paper and a pencil. Then list five categories such as “foods” or “musicians.” Everyone should list his or her favourite thing in each category. All the slips of paper should then be given back to you (the leader). As you read each list aloud, the other members of the group try to guess whose list you are reading.
Stress Relief Games for Groups #3: Liar, Liar
Here we have each person in the group making three or four comments about themselves. Some of the comments should be true and some should be false, its up to the rest of the group to decide which are true and which are false.
Stress Relief Games for Groups #4: Gossip
This one’s especially great for groups that have to go on to develop a serious sense of communication but you do need at least 10 people for it to be most effective. The maximum for this game is 20. so bear these details in mind if you plan to use it.
The idea is that the leader begins by whispering a long sentence to the person on his right. That person passes the message onto the person to her right and so the message goes around the group.
Its amazing how the message will turn out as it gets passed on. This game will demonstrate just how informal communication gets changed form its original idea into something that never happened. It’ll stress the need to write down important notes as the need arises. We cannot always rely on word of mouth alone.
Stress Relief Games for Groups #5: Ethics
This game works well for a small group of adults who know each other who love to discuss/argue issues and don’t get offended easily. The leader starts the game by turning to a random group member and presenting an ethical dilemma. For instance, “If you knew someone was going to kill your worst enemy, would you try to warn him?” The person answers the question and explains his or her rationale. Then the group votes on whether or not they believe the person would really act as they said they would. If the majority of participants think the person is lying, he or she is out of the game. If the majority thinks he/she is telling the truth, that person picks another “victim” and poses another ethical dilemma. Last player left is the winner.

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