Feeling stress is a very personal thing. Some people barely get nervous, others experience discomfort on a daily basis. Stress is integrally linked to new situations and things that we don’t know – and that’s entirely normal. A feeling of stress can be healthy and helpful – once it’s under one’s control. Than it bolsters up your motivation and “gives you a kick!”
Check how you can reduce your stress to a level when you are in control!
1. ADMIT YOUR FEARS
“Jim, I’m kind of stressed with this presentation for a new client.” – one simple sentence can make such a difference. Believe it or not (but better do) – admitting your fears, articulating them and sharing with people can actually help to “tame” them. Once you say something out loud, it becomes more tangible and it’s easier to fight with it. Remember, it’s not weak to feel uncomfortable about things. If you’re nervous means you care and want to do your best – that’s what people value. However, you need to control your stress, no other way round.
2. PLAN YOUR DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS
One of the simplest way to reduce your stress is to set yourself ready. What can definitely help is creating your own schedule of daily/ weekly/ monthly obligations. Don’t forget to consider time for delays and unpredictable situations. Always book a little bit more time that you think things can take. Adjust your planner to your needs. Always late with reports? Set a deadline two day before it actually is. Get to know your work pattern and cooperate with it to take best out of it.
LEARN HOW TO OPTIMIZE YOUR SCHEDULE
3. PRACTISE MAKES PERFECT
As simple as true! The only way to get better is training – so do more of what intimidates you! If you don’t feel comfortable with presenting or calling – push yourself to do it more often, instead of avoiding it. Facing your little fears gives you a bravery feeling – that’s a first step to overcome them. Let alone the fact that your boss will appreciate your spirit for sure!
4. LEARN HOW TO RELAX
Relaxation is an integrate part of working and you should take good care of quality leisure time. It allows you to charge your batteries and gets you ready for new challenges. Make sure you take a proper rest during the weekend and and take (at least) an hour off every day. Just to clear your mind and enjoy your time.
5. INVEST IN YOUR DEVELOPMENT!
Continued schooling yourself boosts your confidence and – obviously – increases your competences. Don’t ignore a chance to extend your knowledge – check up for business workshops, networking events or conferences. Inspiring people whom you can meet there can advise you on your development and point out attractive activates to take up. Distill from their experience to build up your professional value. That decreases stress and uncertainty too.
EDUCATION IS A CONSTANT PROCESS
– CONTRIBUTE TO IT WITH YOUR CHOICES!
6. DO THINGS FOR THE FIRST TIME
Dare to take up new challenges in your personal life. Gang some friends together and sign up for parachute jump! Take part in (half) marathon! Make a tattoo! If that’s too much for you start with small things that you’ve always wanted but – somehow – never done. Having your ears priced? Wearing a patterned blouse? Ask out a girl from a neighbor office? Start a language course? Put some excitement in your life and you’ll quickly see that you can handle it better!
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE RECENTLY TO FULFILL YOUR DREAMS?
7. GO OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS
Cut yourself off your work, have fun and let yourself enjoy. I bet your friends know bets how to cheer you up after hard day at work. Come on, give them a call!
8. START TRAINING
Physical training releases endorphins that are responsible for happiness and help you get rid of stress. Getting physically stronger have a direct impact on your mind’s conditions. Also, on its capability to control stress. Sport leads to better discipline and boosts your confidence, also outside the sports hall. Besides, regular exercising keeps you in shape and this also influences your self-assurance.
9. SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR FAMILY
Invest in quality time with people that you love and who have positive influence on you. Do something together – plan a whole day out or just prepare a dinner in each other’s company. Knowledge that “they have your back” has very calming and reassuring power.
CALM YOURSELF DOWN AROUND PEOPLE YOU LOVE
10. GET UP EARLIER
Set your alarm half an hour earlier to start your day without rush. Enjoy your morning coffee, prepare good breakfast (instead of stopping at McDonald or starving at the office). Nothing changed and breakfast remains the most important meal of a day – don’t ignore it! 30 minutes extra in the morning and you can afford quickly press review, calling your girlfriend to wish her good day or just enjoy your shower little bit longer. And no stress that you’re going to be late again!
11. DON’T CUT DOWN ON YOUR SLEEP
Sleep is the time when your batteries are being actually charged for the whole next day. Don’t neglect good night sleep – 6 hours minimum. Observe your daily biological clock and learn to work with it. How many hours of sleep does provide you with best relaxation? Are you an early bird or you work better at night? Being well-rested makes you more immune to stress situations, you can focus better and work goes smoother as well! No reason to stress yourself out, right?
12. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
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