10 Simple Techniques to Relieve Stress and Anxiety at Work

Ricky Gervais and the BBC blockbuster sitcom "The Office" became a global hit and spawned countless spin-offs and remakes.

Comic situations carry over across cultural boundaries. The exact idiom of the language may vary, but essentially the show allows us to see the people we recognize in our workplace.

is not the only aspect of the show's conduct. As the situations in which the characters find themselves. Do these two quotes from The Office resonate with you?

Jim Halpert:

I'm at work right now. If I can climb a little higher, that's my career. If it were my career, I'd have to throw myself in front of a train.

Michael Scott:

This is Pam from reception. If you think it's cute now, you should have seen it years ago.

These lines may be comical, but they indicate something fundamental and fundamental about the workplace.

Stress, especially work-related stress.

UK Health and Safety at Work (HSE). The UK Government's Occupational Health and Safety Service define work-related stress as the best performance. Essentially, stress leads us to a more fulfilling life. But the challenge here is how to create a healthy stress balance. Because too much stress and anxiety can hurt your health and well-being. What techniques can we use to help reduce stress and anxiety in our lives? Stay with me as I look at 10 simple ideas for reducing stress and anxiety at work.

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It may seem like a simple idea, but it's the key to other stress and anxiety-reducing techniques I'm about to show you. Be aware of the level of stress you are experiencing at any given time. First of all, you need to know when stress levels are rising.

Measures the stress level on a scale of 1-10. Find some alone time at home and lie down with your eyes closed. Put on your favorite music and relax or just sit back and choose what works best for you. Don't stick to your thoughts, no matter how fleeting they may be. After about 10 minutes, he should notice that his stress level is zero.

This is a gauge for measuring all other stress levels. Check the scale during the day, not the level of tension you feel.

is tight with rounded shoulders. how does your gut feel? Are your jaws tight?

 

Make Time for Exercise

Exercise is a great way to reduce stress. You'll find that just getting up from your seat and starting to move can relieve some stress and anxiety. Take a brisk walk during your lunch break and a light jog at the end of the day to de-stress.

In general, aim to stay healthy anyway.

 

Take time to breathe deeply

Breathe in through your nostrils, hold your breath for a count of three, and then slowly exhale through your mouth.

 

Take your time and let your imagination run wild.

This is another great way to reduce stress and anxiety at work. Imagine yourself in another place for a moment. Hear the sound of the ocean, envision the vivid colors of the sky, float in your favorite place and don't wait for a faraway vacation; go there today.

The clearer the image, the better this stress-and-anxiety-reducing technique works.

 

Take time to challenge your irrational thoughts

Be aware of your inner voice and the messages that it is sending to you. Often these thoughts are based on previous mind conditioning and the thoughts will be harmful and create unnecessary levels of stress.

For example, if you are under pressure to get something done by a particular time you may find yourself thinking” I must get this done, or else I'm fired and I'll need to find another job!” This is probably not the case and if it is then you're probably better looking for another job anyway.

 

Take time to plan work into smaller manageable tasks

A large task can be overwhelming and may need to be broken down into simpler easier to complete jobs. We meet more step-by-step targets this way and feel a greater sense of achievement after each step is finished.

Reward yourself for completing small tasks and pat yourself on the back without waiting for the final task.

 

Take time to reduce your coffee consumption

Have you ever seen a 2-year-old get agitated after eating a cookie or drinking a cola? That's exactly what happens to all of us when we eat too much.

But unlike the pliers we have at home, we don't like walking around the office with airplane noise, which just brings us extra stress.

 

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pros keep squeeze balls and stress balls handy at work. A simple squeeze can quickly relieve stress and anxiety. Others take a few minutes to play the game at www.addictinggames.com.

They're fast (less than 5 minutes), easy to play, and many don't require a download.

 

Blow off the steam over time. But

I don't think you can vent a little, but remember that speaking angry words can get stuck in your head for a long time if read or overheard by the wrong people.

Don't send emails you don't want the whole office to see.

 

Take the time to realize that a little stress is worth it

Finally, remember that it's natural to feel stressed when you step out of your comfort zone. To broaden your horizons, learn a new job, and take on new responsibilities, you have to endure some stress.

Too much stress isn't fun, but it's worth it in the long run.