Does your career often leave you feeling stressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by the American Institute of Stress, 40% of workers reported that their job was very or extremely stressful, and 25% viewed their JOB as the No. 1 stressor in their life. And because stress can make it difficult for you to focus, it can affect job performance, potentially leading to even more stress.
Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to manage your stress, relax, and enjoy a better quality of life:
- Eat a nutritious diet.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Get enough sleep.
- Exercise (you may even be able to do a few calming yoga poses in your office).
- Meditate.
- Use positive affirmations.
- Practice deep breathing.
- Spend time on self-care (this could involve going out to dinner with friends, visiting the spa, or even just taking a short walk outside).
- Take periodic breaks during the workday.
- Find a healthy work-life balance.
It may sound like a luxury, to focus on self care, practice healthy habits or implement boundaries to differentiate work verses personal time. But there is only ONE of YOU. If you are not healthy, your work performance, your health and your relationships can suffer.
Talk to a Therapist
If you’re still feeling stressed, you may want to consider meeting with a counselor. An experienced therapist can help you identify stress triggers and provide you with tips and tools for how to relax when you start feeling overwhelmed.
I work with many busy professionals that struggle to have a more balanced life. This is a challenge, to change things; but the win is a healthier version of you that is fully present in the moment (not always fast-forwarding to the next work challenge). I understand the toll that a strenuous career can take on your mental health. Contact my office today to schedule your first counseling appointment.
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