10 good ways to de-stress
- Think about a time in the past when you've successfully handled a similar situation.
- Ask yourself how someone you admire would handle the situation.
- Breathe! Deeply & slowly.
- Try to see humor in the situation.
- Answer the age-old (but truly effective) question: "Will this matter to me in 5 years?"
- Take a long, relaxing bath!
- Remember these 4 words: Life is too short.
- Stand up for yourself! Reduce the stress you suffer from being bullied or bulldozed.
The situation may not change, but at least you're keeping your pride & self- confidence.
- Make a list of 5 things you like to do but don't do often enough. Take time
this week to do at least one of them.
- Remember: All that anyone can ever ask of you is that you do your best.
Shari Peace is an international speaker, an author, and the president of Peace Talks, a Dayton, Ohio-based professional speaking firm. Her book, Crank It Out! How to Get More Done - At Work & In Your Life, features time management and productivity tips. Reach her at 1-877-808-8520 or at www.sharipeace.com.
"No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find
ways to relax for at least 5 minutes every hour, you'd be more productive."
-- Dr. Joyce Brothers
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