I am so overwhelmed at work! " � Try saying to yourself, My job is very busy right now. I know it will get better when this project is over. " �
Use healthy ways to cope with stress. Try exercising or taking a break and doing something fun with your family or a friend. Eat well-balanced, healthy meals and snacks. Get plenty of rest.Avoid drugs and beer, wine, or mixed drinks (alcohol).Learn how to say no. Dont take on more than you can handle. Do not try to do everything. Decide between what you must do and what is just nice to do.Think about your environment. Try to find ways to help lower your stress level. If driving in traffic is a big source of stress, go to work a bit earlier or later to avoid the traffic. Limit the time you have to spend around people who add stress to your life.Accept there will be things you cannot change or control. You can decide how you feel about it though. Focus on what you can change. You may not be able to change how your boss treats you. You can look for a new job.Give yourself permission to just rest. Take a few things off of your to do list and schedule in time to relax. Is it relaxing to take a nap? Read a book? Go for a walk? Sit and meditate? Take a few minutes each day just to slow down and breathe.Talk to your family or friends. Sharing your thoughts and feelings with someone else can help you work through problems. You may learn more or see a different viewpoint by talking with other people.Write down your thoughts. Sometimes just the act of writing down what is worrying you is enough to help you let it go. Then your mind is free to think of other things. This is especially true before you go to sleep.Decide how important the issue really is. Ask yourself if this will matter in a week or a month. Will it still matter in a few years? This can help you decide how much time to spend on it.
What will the results be?
When you have lower stress levels, you may sleep better. You may also have better health. You may feel more relaxed. Some people have better balance between work and family life. You may also have better relationships with family and friends when your stress level is lower. � �
What lifestyle changes are needed?
- Lower your caffeine intake. Too much caffeine can cause anxiety. It may also interfere with sleep.
- Make time for 6 to 8 hours of sleep at night. Sleep is important for good mental health.
- Consider working with a talk therapist if anxiety or stress continues to cause problems in your daily life.
- Focus on the positive things.
- Use relaxation techniques.
Where can I learn more?
American Psychological Association � �
http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/09-33-coping-with-stress-fin.pdf � �
Anxiety and Depression Association of America � �
http://www.adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/managing-anxiety/tips � �
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention � �
http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/coping_with_stress_tips.html � �
NHS Choices � �
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/reduce-stress.aspx � �
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