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Friday, February 10, 2012 |
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ELIMINATE WORK STRESS |
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, job stress is more strongly associated with health complaints than financial or family problems, and 40 percent of workers report their job is very or extremely stressful. Stress can be particularly dangerous during pregnancy; and many studies have suggested that high levels of stress may contribute to pregnancy complications like preterm labor and low birth weight. Most of us can't stop working, so we have to find a way to bring our work stress down to a manageable and healthy level. The following tips will help you downsize your work stress:
Take a Break
Use your daily breaks and annual vacation, even if you feel like you're negatively affecting your productivity. Taking a break will recharge you and actually increase productivity in the long run.
Feed Your Brain
Drink plenty of water during the day and keep healthy snacks at your desk to help avoid energy slumps. Avoid the quick-fix lure of caffeine and high-sugar snacks in the vending machine; they may temporarily spike your energy level, but will ultimately cause you to crash and stress out.
Get Organized
Letting yourself put off work and get behind schedule can increase your stress and cause you to feel overwhelmed. Make lists, draw diagrams, block out time - whatever you need to get things done and stay on task.
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