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9 Ways to Beat Work Stress
William Frierson
Going to work can be stressful enough on its own. But throw in the stock market’s rollercoaster ride of late and you have a host of people ripping their hair out and getting closer and closer to the proverbial ledge.
Whether you work on Wall Street or you’re agonizingly watching the value of your investments ebb and flow with each shift in the market, there is no escaping the fact that this is a period of tremendous stress and uncertainty.
Even if you’re not on Wall Street and you don’t have a portfolio to worry about, work stress affects nearly all of us. So how do we deal with it?
Stress is a lot like Michael Jordan in his prime—you can’t stop him. You can only hope to contain him. So even though we can’t totally eliminate stress from our lives, Salary.com is providing a list of 10 simple ways you can help reduce it while you’re at work.
Let’s Get Physical
Exercise produces endorphins. Endorphins make you happy.
Go for a run during the day, or if running is too much just take a brisk walk. Even a few loops around the office building might help you relax and refocus. And if you can’t get out, find an empty conference room or corner of the office where you can perform some basic stretches. Anything to get the blood pumping so you can turn that stress into something positive.
If you’re feeling a little more ambitious, join a gym near work and hit the treadmill, elliptical or yoga class during your lunch hour. A little sweat and endorphin rush could be just what you need to de-stress.
Out to Lunch
How many of us have come to work, gotten bogged down in projects and suddenly realized we’ve been in the office/cubicle for an untold number of hours while the walls suddenly start to close in?
You’re busy. We know that. But while it’s tempting to eat yet another lunch at your desk taking bites in between emails and creating a PowerPoint presentation, sometimes you just need to get away. So either go by yourself or grab a co-worker and head out for a change of scenery at lunch to recharge the batteries.
Even a short break like that will help retain your sanity and may even boost your productivity into the afternoon.
Get Remote
Sometimes it’s not so much the work but the atmosphere that is stressful. So ask your boss if you can occasionally work from home.
Whether you’re a super-commuter stressed out by the never-ending traffic you encounter each day, or you’re just bothered by an chaotic office environment or co-worker who makes your workday miserable, working from home could be just the thing that provides you peace of mind while improving your work performance and productivity level. Continue reading . . .
Article courtesy of Salary.com
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