Friday, February 19, 2010

Dealing with stress at work



Get organised...

If you've got a million and one things to do, but no system written down on paper or your computer, you're in trouble. The mind is not the most efficient engine on earth when it comes to recalling a myriad of competing tasks, so note them down ang assign each a priority. Get sorted!
Drink up...

Keeping the brain hydrated makes your grey matter synapses to transmit information easier. If you feel yourself getting sluggish upstairs, remember to drink araound 1.5 litres of water a day.

Reach for the fish...

Similarly, Fish oil helps lubricates the brain and encourage mental clarity. Consuming 1000mg of fish oil a day should assist you in staying on the ball.

B vitamins...

B vitamins assist the body handle stress by providing support to the adrenal glands. These are best taken in the morning so as not to keep you buzzing at night.

Limit interruptions...

Taking personal calls at work?. This is fine occasionally, but don't get into big catch ups on work time. It will take you that much longer to get back in the zone. Politely explain to friends or family that you're working and will return their call that evening, or even on the weekend.
Talk it over...

If you have a manager and you're not handling your work load, bring it up!. The solution could be as simple as delegating or getting some de stressing time in lieu. Sometimes we can be prone to mulling on things for so long, problems can seem much larger than they are. If chatting to your supervisor fails, you may consider approaching a human resources staff member.

Walk it off...

Exercise! The stress busting benefits of getting active are well known. Find something you enjoy and schedule it into your calendar. That way it becomes a date - one you're less likely to break.