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Rough day today, how do you deal with work stress?
How do you deal with work stress? What helps you relax and refocus because I need lots?
Kerynne Tejada
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03/19/19 at 3:58PM UTC
Definitely working out! I also bought a subscription to Headspace, so I've been adding that in as well.
Carrie TopolskiEmpowering women and beyond!
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03/15/19 at 1:21PM UTC
If things get too stressful and I can feel my blood pressure rising I get up and walk away and go for a short brisk walk. This helps clear my head. Then I come back and plug my headphones in and find music that will continue to help clear my mind. Sometimes it's upbeat music sometimes I find spa/zen music to help relax me. I use Accuradio.com but I know many will use Iheartradio or Spotify.
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/18/19 at 8:29PM UTC
These days, I feel like I need a brisk walk everyday! I wish I worked in a space where I could wear my headphones. I recently got earbuds so maybe I can just one in my ear and leave the other out. Thanks for the suggestion. I also find that my stress levels skyrocket depending on what's going on in the news. I'm trying to limit my news intake but it's hard.
Carrie TopolskiEmpowering women and beyond!
2.34k
03/18/19 at 8:38PM UTC
I stopped listening/watching the news. It was so depressing. Everything they talk about lately is negative or depressing. So I put a stop to that real quick. I changed the channel in our little cafe too. It was on CNN and I found it to be nothing but negative information. So I changed it to a more local regional channel that gave just highlights of what was happening in the region. I find my life is much less stressful without the news. If something is going on that is of real importance someone will talk about it or I will get emergency text. Try to walk away from it.
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/18/19 at 8:49PM UTC
Yes, that was me. I don't watch the news but I will listen to political podcast and read articles. It's really the articles I'm obsessed with. But I didn't correlate my mood to it until recently. I'm limiting myself as much as possible but I still want to be informed.
Crystal Rhinebergerprofessional rofl nevermind lets just wing it
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03/14/19 at 11:28PM UTC
Running a nice heavy jog w nothing but music and slowly unwinding over how i held composure and what I can work on!
Mary Honderich Recruiter
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03/10/19 at 12:34AM UTC
I mostly try to relax when I get home. Depending on what I’m dealing with and the timing I usually take vacation time.
Toni B.Career Service Professional
255
03/18/19 at 8:27PM UTC
I actually recently took two days off. It was so good just to get away for a few days.
Louise Diane15 years of supply chain experience
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03/06/19 at 3:03PM UTC
I destress by cooking up a storm! I hate the clean up after but when I create something while listening to upbeat music I am in my zone. Plus my kids get dinner so all wins!
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/06/19 at 3:47PM UTC
Oh... cooking is a good one! I do enjoy whipping up a nice meal. What's you're favorite dish to make?
Anonymous
03/04/19 at 6:51PM UTC
When I can, when I get home from work, I take 15-20 minutes where I unplug and sit in total silence - whether that means sitting outside (weather permitting) or even laying in bed.
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/04/19 at 7:08PM UTC
I like in the Northeast and I can't wait for a nice day to sit outside in Central Park!
Anonymous
03/04/19 at 4:29PM UTC
Work out! A walk, run, class, yoga or even 20 minutes on the elliptical takes the focus from work onto yourself. Meditation is also great. I have become a fan of headspace.
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/04/19 at 7:07PM UTC
I really do need to get back to working out. It's just been so hard! I tell myself I'm going and then I don't. Every month I see my dollars fly out my bank account. And I'll look into headspace, I've seen it promoted a few times on Twitter.
corellc
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03/04/19 at 2:59PM UTC
Remember that self-care is not selfish. Take time for yourself - at least 15 minutes per day for meditation, deep breathing, relaxation, music, nap or quiet time. Just like in the air, put your own mask on first. From B is for Balance, 12 Steps by Sharon Weinstein
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/04/19 at 7:06PM UTC
Thank you for the book suggestion. I'm adding it to my list of books and it's cheap too! :)
corellc
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03/04/19 at 11:10PM UTC
If you want a pdf copy, please email me at [email protected]
Tina CrichtonLeadership with a Fortune 200 Company
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03/04/19 at 2:16PM UTC
Prayer, Pilates and massage helps me.
Ladyboss647225
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03/01/19 at 9:58PM UTC
I work at a Catholic Jesuit school. While I don't agree with everything the Catholic Church supports, the Jesuits do a practice called the Daily Examen. Its a reflective prayer. I do it as a reflection, not a prayer and find it really helps me center myself.
Also, I try to assume the best in everyone I work with. That coworker didn't say that snippy comment because she was mad at me, she said it because she'd had a frustrating day> My staff didn't intentionally break that rule, they just had a rough time following it. It helps some!
Toni B.Career Service Professional
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03/02/19 at 4:29PM UTC
I usually try to not take things personal as I know others have bad days too. However, I agree that it's important to maybe just take a deep breath and reflect. Dwelling on that bad feeling won't make things any better.
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