Stress Relief - What's Your Approach?
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Let's face it. We all know at least one person who gets stressed out just because the mail is late. You know who I mean. The person who's whole "groove" is messed up because someone moved one of the perfectly-aligned pencils on their immaculate desk. Uh-Huh. I thought so.
Then, there are some people who let things roll off from them so naturally that they rarely feel stress. Like the person who can walk around with spinach in their teeth all day, and then laughs the loudest when some caring co-worker points it out to them. This is the person who doesn't let a call to the bosses office upset them in the least; meanwhile, the rest of would be sweating bullets.
Then, there are some people who simply thrive on stress. That's the person in your office/workplace that seems to have found their own secret supply of peppiness and energy; the one who finds multi-tasking refreshing. This is the one we all tell to "slow down" before they make the rest of us look bad.
All kidding aside, of course, there are healthy levels of stress - such as the bursts of energy that get us through tough situations. Stress can help us react quickly or keep us focused. Those are healthy stress reactions. But what about the kind of stress that has a constant, monotonous presence in our lives; the kind of stress that makes us wake up with clenched teeth and a headache? The type that makes us irritable, and results in burn out, depression, or chronic hypertension? Financial problems, a death in the family or difficult situations at work can lead to prolonged stress.
Many times, stressful situations are unavoidable. Our question today is this: "Instead of trying to prevent them, how can we learn to cope with them?" Here is a list of our favorite ways to relieve stress (note how much better they are than suffering from a heart attack!):
? Indulge - Go for the good stuff. Seriously! Buy that expensive, drool-worthy, tea-infused chocolate. The kicker? Enjoy it without guilt! Don't try a pound of it; there's no need for excessive indulgence and the subsequent remorse. Enjoy just enough to bask in its excellence and treat yourself to something special.
? Exercise - It might not sound as fun as eating chocolate, but it does help to work out tension. A little physical exertion can be fun, especially when you make an effort to include others. Take a walk with a friend, soothe yourself with some yoga, go to a Zumba class, or get in some good meditation time while you swim laps.
? Bond with an animal - Studies show that people with pets have much lower levels of stress. Pet owners also recover more quickly from stressful events. Spend some time with your favorite furry friend, or go to a shelter and give the animals there some much needed attention. As an added bonus, you will likely end up with a friend for life.
? Spend time with your favorite people - What better place to be than with the people you love? They listen to you, make you laugh, and they love you despite your quirks. Here at Sassy Scrubs, our staff enjoys kicking back in our comfy scrubs while relaxing at home on lazy weekend mornings or when eating brunch with our favorite people. Our IT Manager, Jody, loves wearing her scrubs while gardening and while shopping at yard sales. "It's amazing how much stuff you can fit into your scrub pockets!", says Jody.
Share your favorite ways to relieve stress. Sassy Scrubs is always happy to learn about more de-stressing options, especially when it includes things like massages… |
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Sassy Scrubs
Penn Yan, NY - 315.531.8013
http://www.sassyscrubs.com.
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By :
Rosalie Kent
Submitted
2012-02-04 06:08:06 |
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