Cramped muscles. Mood swings. Energy lags. Sounds familiar? Sure it does. You're a Mumbaikar trapped in the vicious cycle of work-related stress. Four tips to free your mind
Cramped muscles. Mood swings. Energy lags. Sounds familiar? Sure it does. You're a Mumbaikar trapped in the vicious cycle of work-related stress. Four tips to free your mind
We have a quiver full of arrows to help you keep stress at bay and clear those glazed eyes, once and for all. Practical tips to get you on the path to freedom from stress:
Personalise your office space
Who said your cubicle needs to resemble a jail cell?u00a0Take the time to decorate your workspace with family pictures, personal belongings and/or accolades that make you feel more at home. Implore basic feng shui techniques to create a more soothing work environment. Use soft colours, rearrange your desk lighting and eliminate clutter, before leaving for the day. You'll be surprised by how much more productive you feel.
Make two lists
It's not uncommon to find yourself feeling uninspired and lethargic at your desk. Making lists can be half the battle won towards reducing load! Two lists we think you should make:
Make a list of your stress triggers. Once you have identified these (yes, feel free to include people on that list!) cross off all the things you have absolutely no control over. This brings into focus what you can do to control your stress. Then tackle those things, one at a time.
Make a gratitude list. Studies show that people who keep a daily gratitude journal, become happier and more successful over time. For the next 21 days, every night before you go to sleep, think about three things you're grateful for and say them out loud. If you try to make at least one of them work-related, you're training your brain to let go of daily hassles and taking note of the good things about your job, including, of course, having one in the first place!
Prepare for a series of sprints, not a marathon
Try to split up your workday into short sprints of 90 to 120 minutes each, with a five to 10 minute break in between. Walk down the hall or around the block, call a friend, listen to a calming piece of music, do some stretching exercises, or eat a high-protein 100 to 200-calorie snack. Not only will you feel less run-down, you'll also see a jump in your concentration and productivity.
Make time for fun
Many people think the words 'work' and 'fun' are mutually exclusive. This need not be true. Research shows that bursts of lightheartedness, whether from a smile shared with a colleague or a funny clip on YouTube, actually get people to think more clearly and creatively. So send that hilarious video to your colleague and watch the collective mood of your office lighten up as you all share a quick laugh!
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