Best Workplace Stress Relievers
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Find A Ritual
If people at work are getting on your nerves, and talking about it doesn't work or isn't possible, come up with a quick, relaxing ritual, says Mike Collins, who has presented programs on workplace effectiveness for companies ranging from American Express to IBM through his Raleigh, N.C.-based business, The Perfect Workday. This might include listening to a favorite song, closing the door for five minutes or going for a walk.
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Plan For The Unexpected
Don't be the kind of business traveler who flips out when a flight inevitably gets delayed or cancelled. When you've got a trip coming up, think about what you could do with an extra hour if you hit a snafu, says Brian Kirshenbaum, who designs custom workouts for executives through his business, Illinois-based Athletes of Corporate America. You could hammer out e-mails, walk the airport or eat at a leisurely pace. That way if it does happen, you are prepared.
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Get Perspective
Your company lost a big client, the earnings report was awful and you blew a deal. It may seem like the end of the world, but what will the situation look like a year from now? Imagining some time and distance from a problem can give you perspective about a crisis, says John Morreall, president of Humorworks, a Virginia-based company that studies the medical, psychological, and social benefits of humor.
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Stretch It Out
If you hunch over your keyboard or have bad posture, you're probably wasting energy trying to sit up straight at meetings, Kirshenbaum says. Feel better and make it easier on your body to look alert by stretching. One exercise to try today: Stand in a doorway and hold your right arm at a 90 degree angle against the frame. Take a step and turn your body to the left. This alleviates muscle tension in your upper back, allowing you to better hold yourself upright.
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Yoga In The Conference Room
Companies such as Balance Integration work with employers to bring stress-relieving classes to offices. Options might include yoga, tips for learning to meditate and regain focus at your desk and, for employees who spend all day sitting in their cubicles, ergonometric coaching, says company president and founder Tevis Gale.
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