How To Manage Stress [Infographic]

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Managing Stressful Situations

The negative effects of work-related stress can start to infiltrate and impact every facet of life. You may have heard the term “work-life balance” and dismissed it as a misnomer since those words could never apply to your situation. It is essential that you learn to manage stress when you consider how it can affect your career, home life and even your health.

Most corporate environments in America seem to reward competition and feed into the campaigns of office politicians. If you are going to navigate these treacherous waters, you will need a moral compass, an even keel and a clear directional setting. If you start to let office politics or other work-related stressors influence your attitude then you will certainly feed into this downward spiral. Equipping yourself with effective tools to manage this stress in a healthy manner is your best bet for finding that work-life balance.

In this piece, GetCRM includes simple steps you can take to manage your work-related stress today. These suggestions include modifying your lifestyle with a clean diet, routine exercise and adequate sleep. There are more tips that you can start implementing today like taking a break from electronics and taking time for a good laugh. Take these suggestions to heart, since they can actually have a positive impact on heart health. Here are all the tips for effectively managing work-related stress:

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How to manage stress at work

How stress affects you

Mentally and emotionally

37% of us adults report symptoms of anger and or depression caused by stress

• irritability and anger
• difficulty sleeping
• decreased productivity
• disinterest in social events
• anxiety and depression

Physically

62% of adults believe the primary cause of their headaches this stress

• headaches and migraines
• muscle tension
• upset stomach
• worsening of skin conditions
• high blood pressure

Healthy ways to manage stress

Get some exercise

Exercises the number one relief of stress among us adults

• exercise at your desk to leave yet stress hormones e.G. Squats, calf raises, or lunges
• walk or jog on your brakes
• swimming and biking are good alternatives if you experience joint pain

Eating healthy, balanced diet

Vitamins Boyster the immune system during times of stress

• eat breakfast
• have healthy snack throughout the day
• eat complex carbs (whole grain) sources of vitamin A (carrots), and magnesium-rich food (yogurt)

Get enough sleep

45% of people feel more stressed if they don’t get enough sleep

• adults need seven to eight hours of sleep per night
• establish a consistent bedtime routine
• stop any mentally demanding activities if you are as before going to bed

Unplug from Electronics

Unplugging helps employees detach and recover

• set aside time where you put all screens down or turn them off
• put your phone in another room for half hour to an hour
• use attachment apps that block social media and email apps

Enjoy Hobbies outside of work

Hobbies produce eustress, a healthy form of stress

• find time to do anything else you enjoy
• choose relaxing hobbies
• set aside at least 10 minutes per day for something you enjoy

Smile or laugh

Smiling can reduce stress and increase happiness

• think about a humorous story or situation from the previous week
• watch a short funny video
• listen to comedic podcasts or audiobooks

Take breaks

90% of employees encourage breaks

• sit or lie down and slowly take deep breaths for 5 to 10 minutes
• take shorter more frequent breaks, rather than fewer longer breaks
• break in the morning rather than the afternoon

Say No when appropriate

48% of workers don’t think their employers value their work-life balance

• reinforce your openness to assist in the future
• ask for help prioritizing the new task within your current responsibilities
• offer an alternative solution

 Embrace mistakes

Making mistakes provides memory benefits

• stop being a perfectionist
• accept you can’t control everything
• focus on what can be learned from making mistakes

Vent to someone

Talking about yourself stimulates your brain feels good

• talking about stressful situations helps relieve tension
• speaking with others uncovers new solutions
• hearing issues out loud offers a different perspective

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