Ways To De-Stress Yourself at Work...!

Hola! All you beautiful princess…. My today’s post is all about how to de-stress yourself at work. At times when i sit with my pals and discuss about our lives after college, the only thing i hear is that life ya! Too busy in work and no time for any social or any other activity. Some say even if we have time but there is lot of stress. Well it’s natural for work to leave you a little stressed, but it’s important how are you dealing with it? If you're a frazzled mess from nine to five, it's important to step back and relax. No matter what's going on around you at work, these tips will help you stay calm -- before, during and after the storm.

 • Identify Your Stress Triggers

Recognizing the triggers to your stressful reactions is the most important first step in managing your stress. True, it might be impossible to remove life’s stresses, but understanding the things that stress you out—and in what ways—and how you react to it is particularly helpful in solving the underlying problems.

• Prioritize Your Life

Set your priorities in order! Ask yourself how important the situations you are feeling stressed over are. Prioritize your concerns and tackle the most important ones first.

• Get a Head Start

Leave home 30 minutes earlier than normal. Studies find that the less rushed you feel in the morning, the less stressed you'll be for the rest of the day.

• Sleep Enough to Combat Stress

Restful zzzzz is very much important for staying healthy and strong. When you’re well-rested, you can approach stressful situations more calmly. The key is making sure you’re not only getting enough sleep, but that the quality of sleep you’re getting is restful and restorative.

• Turn on Mood-Boosting Music

A good playlist can do wonders to your mood, so turn on some good music of your choice and get the good vibes in. If anger is your issue, go for calmer sounds. Exhausted from all the stress? Choose fast-tempo songs to re-energize. This can be particularly beneficial when you're getting ready for a tough day at work, or if you're in your car stuck in traffic, or, if you're lying in bed trying to free your mind of stressful thoughts. .

• Connect with a Friend

Socializing is one of the easiest ways to distract yourself from everyday anxieties, so call up a pal to chat for a few minutes. Try to avoid any work-related venting and stick to fun, tension-free topics instead.

• Hit the Road

Taking annual vacations is really good for you. It appears that going on vacation may not be an icing-on-the-cake type of indulgence—it may actually be necessary for good health. Whether you have the time and money to head out on a European tour, or can simply afford a long weekend that’s close to home, yet away from the grind, planning a break is a great tool for reducing stress. Plus, it gives you something to look forward to.

• Create Cushions in Your Calendar

If you’re reading this, you probably have a busy schedule, which is one contributor to stress. When you have a lot on your plate, you end up hurrying through the day and multitasking, which will only exacerbate stress levels. Creating cushions in your schedule is a good tactic to reduce your risk for stress. Leave yourself enough time between getting from point A to point B—whether getting to and from meetings, classes, or getting from home to work to dinner plans—to help diffuse potential stressors that may arise that are out of your control. For example, if you know that you have to be on time to your 9 a.m. Meeting and it takes you 20 minutes to get to work, leave yourself 30 so you don’t have to rush or get stressed out if you hit traffic

• Improving Your Working Environment

Your space can have a major effect on your attitude, so make sure that your desk area is both clean and decorated to suit your taste. Spruce it up with a fun print, colorful office accessories, and photos of your favorite places. Take some time to clean up your act and organize your files. It will soothe your soul. Let there be light

• Create a Resting Spots for Your Eyes Organize Your Desk

Clutter is a common stressor. If you can't find the files you need, either on your desk or in your emails, you can waste lots of precious time and energy.

• Make Work More Fun

If you make your work experience more enjoyable, you’ll be more excited to come to work, to spend the day there and return back the next day. Do not work because you have to. Work because you want to. Fall in love with your work.

• Stretch

Stretching your body from time to time can help release your tension and can make you feel calm and relaxed. Besides reducing muscle tension, stretching increases blood circulation, which increases energy.

• Picture Your Favorite Vacation

When things are getting too tensed at work, just close your eyes for a minute or two and remember your favorite vacation spot. Having a moment from your favorite vacation spot on your can desk can make it easier for you to remember it.

• Make Friends with Your Coworkers

Being friendly and smiling more will not only help yo make friends, but it will help your body feel calmer naturally.

• Forget About It

When something's bothering you, especially if it's something that can't be changed; usually it's best to just let it go. Focus on the things you can control and put in your best effort.

• Know your Limitations

There’s nothing more stressful than getting in over your head. Before you accept a meeting or take on a project, check your schedule and evaluate the scope of what you're being asked to do. Only take on what you're sure you can manage -- and manage well.

• Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Find humor in life. Learn to laugh at life and yourself. Developing a sense of humor about life will help you save your tears for real problems.

• Take a Tea-Break

 Try some chamomile tea, known for its calming properties. Or, sip an aromatic cup of antioxidant-filled green tea -- it's a wonderful way to take a few minutes for yourself, unwind and realize you're being kind to your body.

I hope these tips turns out to be very much useful for you all. If you have any more tips on how to de-stress yourself at work feel free to comment below. Happy working :) :)