Calmer Karma

HOLISTIC HEALTH AND WELLBEING AGENCY, LONDON

STRESS MANAGEMENT - TECHNIQUES AND TIPS
At Work


Arrive 5 mins earlier than usual
and spend five minutes relaxing in a peaceful space - if you haven't already made time, this could be a good moment to do your 'centering' exercise. For all appointments you have outside the office also try arriving 5 mins early.


Prioritise. Make a list of the tasks you're responsible for, work through each methodically and see what you could delegate. Say 'No' firmly to unrealistic demands. Simple assertiveness does not offend and prevents misunderstanding. Saying 'Yes' all the time will only make you feel more pressurized.


Remind yourself of all your good points and tell yourself how good you are! Some people find making daily affirmations helpful.


Understand that you have a choice about how to react to any situation,
however stressful, and try to take responsibility for your thoughts and feelings - you'll feel much more positive and empowered. Start a stress diary, noting down each time you feel stressed and what's caused it. Work out what makes you feel bad and change your routine accordingly.


Smile
During the day, make the effort to communicate a positive message to everyone, smile with your eyes, always make eye contact and keep your body relaxed - confident, positive, friendly contact with people will actually give you energy; anything less will drain you


Make sure you have lunch and walk to get it
A ten minute walk will help improve concentration, refresh a tired mind and exercise cramped muscles. When you've got your lunch, sit down to eat it - you'll digest it much more efficiently. And drop all work-related thoughts while you are eating it.


Leave work at a reasonable hour
more often than not. Do not neglect your personal life - problems there will catch up with you eventually. And leave work at work where it belongs

 

During the Day ...
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Have a laugh
Researchers at Berlin University have found that one minute of laughter is as reviving as 45 minutes of exercise.

Take slow deep breaths
Bring the breath right down to the navel....... breathing deeply balances and replenishes body and mind.


Cut down on stimulants
Try chamomile tea as caffeine heightens anxiety. Cutting down on alcohol and cigarettes will also help - these are all stimulants increasing tension.

Have a Massage ... you deserve it!
Ask a friend to give you a rub, or call Calmer Karma 020 7565 5355 for instant freedom from stress with a clothed massage from one of our expert team in your offices (our gurus of calm also will happily give you some relaxation tips to ease stress......... ahhhhhh!)


Transform your desk into an oasis of calm

With images that relax you and make you smile - photos of loved ones or a screen saver of nature.


Have a good stretch
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Roll your shoulders and wiggle your fingers to combat computer-generated tension. For every hour working on the computer look into the distance to help your eye sight.

 

Take time out before going home.
This allows you to de-stress and refocus on your personal life


Make your home a work-free zone
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Once you leave the office, leave work worries and stresses behind you.

 

Try some tips from our Mind Body Spirit Team
.... Freedom from Stress -Harmony of Body and Soul

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