Alleviating stress at work

 
We can all benefit from some simple steps to avoid unnecessary stress and maximize our  mental energy during the workday here a few tips.

 Begin with a quiet brisk walk which is excellent for thinking. The location should be familiar to avoid the destruction of new outside stimuli.  

Don't carry a cell phone. Let the mind wander, always try for the big picture, of the details. This can be the best and most important part of the day

Chat with someone over breakfast or coffee about the day ahead. After the free-floating thoughts of the walk, the discipline that comes from talking helps organize the line.

Do not begin the day with meetings. Take time to organize. Do a quick review of emails, deleting the less important ones and leaving the meaningful one for later. Set specific times  to review messages during the day-do not fall victim to constant digital interruption. 

Have times when the doors open for anyone to come in unannounced, but also have times when the door is closed for private Thoughts.

Despite the project instantly respond to business issues try to postpone even the most urgent matters to allow for quite reflection. Even a couple of hours can make a difference.

Use the lunch break to disconnect from the mornings problems. Discuss issues totally unrelated to company matters. 

In mid afternoon, stop to read an article related to professional industry but not specific to your company. This typically starts a new train of thought connect eventually with  something you were working on. 

At the end of the day, spend time with family and friends, preferably not talking about work. Become immersed in something different and engaging in music or reading. The fresh perspective helps reset the brain for tomorrow's challenges. Meanwhile, all the connections that you have major they are working in the unconscious.

Throughout the day, try to remember this statement: "if you do one thing at a time, there aren't enough hours in the day to deal with every problem; but if we try to do more than one thing at a time, there are not enough days in a year to get anything done." By not becoming a slave to reactivity and by dealing manage without rushing we avoid excess stress.