Work stress is quite common and despite the fact that you are aware of its impactful existence, you surely loathe it. In other words, it’s quite different from any other form of stress because you usually associate it with your work.
However, Michael Miller, MD, the author of ‘Heal Your Heart’ states that by no means one should associate work with stress. Rather one can easily de-stress and lead a happy life by just implementing these three beneficial tips mentioned below:
- Be Crazy
The age old adage states that laughter is the best medicine. Yes, it is true, having a good laugh is sure to help you to get rid of work stress. Recall the time when a hilarious incident happened at your work place. Reveal the feelings which it brought on. Anyone with a sense of humor is sure to feel better immediately.
Besides, it isn’t that hard to include humor at your work place. You can hang a funny calendar on the wall, or simply browse through humorous videos when you are taking a break. You can also initiate the process of lightening up by sharing a funny incident with your colleagues and enjoy a light moment. By taking the initiative you can also motivate others to follow suit, and try to reduce the stress at workplace. Thus, the atmosphere turns positive, leaving no room for stress.
- Get rid of the clutter
Clutter can lead to a lot of stress. You cannot focus in a messy workplace. Being disorganized means that you will take longer to complete a task and the process will also lead to stress. The stacks of files and notes strewn on your desk are sure to leave you depressed and make you feel confused. If you reach your work place before time, then it is better to arrange your desk and get ready for the coming week so that you are not stressed after a long weekend.
- Prioritize your tasks
Dr. Miller iterates that time management is very important to keep stress under check. If you are aware of your deadlines, then you can plan better and complete all the tasks well on time without getting stressed. It is better to compile a to-do list before going to bed and reading it as soon as you wake up. If you have planned everything properly, then you will not get stressed and can manage your time properly throughout the day. Besides this, if you finish your work before time then you can relax a bit. Some people prefer to finish the tougher and more challenging tasks in the morning when their mind is fresh, while others prefer a uniform division of workload throughout the day. Choose a method, which works best for you, as to ensure that you are not stressed and flustered.
