How to Create a Peaceful, Relaxed Workday
According to the Stress Management Society, stress is our physical response when we feel under attack. It’s when we switch into our fight or flight mode.
You know the time – it’s when your boss throws an emergency deadline at you when you already have two on your plate, and the school calls because your child has a fever.
Whew! Even the most relaxed people would have trouble in that scenario.
In this article, we look at how to create a peaceful, relaxed workday. First, let’s define stress.
Defining Stress
When you get stressed, your body releases a complicated mixture of hormones and chemicals to prepare your body for physical action. In cavemen times, this gave them a rush of energy so they could prepare to fight or run to safety. You know the symptoms:
- Heart palpitations
- Increased breathing
- Rush of adrenaline
- Extra energy
While stress is inherently our way of protecting ourselves, it does have its challenges.
The Damage of Stress
Stress can cause a myriad of health problems. It can keep our brains from thinking straight, and it can lead to problems at work and at home. There are ways to manage your stress and keep it at bay.
Stress in the Workplace
Stress can cause massive problems at work. This is just one reason why it’s so important to take swift action to alleviate it. Stress at work can cause problems such as:
- Absenteeism
- Relationship issues
- Short tempers
- Weight changes
- Accident-prone
- Staff turnover
- Increased sick days
- Low productivity
You can create a peaceful, relaxed workday with these stress-busting tips!
Breathe Deeply
Take a deep breath in through your nose, and then release it through your mouth. Do this a couple of times in a row, and you can feel the release of tension.
Eat Well
Healthy eating can help you be more relaxed. Here are some great foods that help you fight stress:
- Warm milk
- Oatmeal – the carbs help your body make serotonin which is a hormone that fights the negative effects of anxiety.
- Dark chocolate – the flavonoids have relaxing properties, and the phenethylamine is a mood-enhancing chemical.
- Salmon – helps reduce anxiety-producing hormones
- Tea – a warm drink helps you relax
- Walnuts can lower blood pressure – this helps when your adrenaline makes your heart race
- Blueberries – full of stress beating antioxidants
Hot Tub Often
Besides the power of positive thinking, hot tubs are one of the best ways to beat stress and have a peaceful, relaxing day every day. Whether you soak in the morning before work or at night to unwind, the hot tub helps you get rid of the harmful effects of stress.
The best way to ensure your hot tub helps you lead a more relaxed, peaceful life, is to make time for a soak every single day. Spend 20 minutes each day in your hot tub to enjoy the warm water massage. You’ll find the stress reducing properties of your hot tub can help you clear your mind so you’re fresh for what every day brings.
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