Get More Rest
Sleep health directly affects everything in your life. Literally. With poor sleep comes headaches, migraines, sore muscles, insomnia, and even eating disorders. When we’re not rested, that stress comes to work with us and can cause you to be irritable, impatient, and unfocused. Naturally, this can create a stressful work environment.
So how can you remedy this? How can you ensure you get a good night’s sleep so that you’re well rested for work the next day? Well, there’s a few things you can do, things that can work for just about anyone.
Leave your work at…well, work. Don’t take home the to do lists of the day and don’t vent about your boss to your partner. Eat a good meal but not too late as a full stomach can affect your sleep. Take a relaxing bath and lather yourself with calming lotions infused with chamomile or lavender. Then enjoy a cup of non caffeinated tea and turn off electronics about 1-2 hours before bed.
Clean & Declutter
Believe it or not, a messy desk can affect your brain without you even knowing. While sitting in front of a cluttered surface, it’s harder to focus or get into your work and you're far more likely to bend under non-existent pressure.
With a clear desk and a clean work space, your brain is free to open up and focus on the task at hand. You’re not distracted by the pile of used post-its or the stack of vending machine snack wrappers. So if you find yourself unable to get your work done and it’s starting to stress you out, take a few minutes to declutter your work area and see what a refreshing relief it is.
Take Your Breaks
We all do it. We’re all guilty of working through our breaks because of a deadline or you’re behind. But guess what? You probably would be behind if you didn’t have the added stress to deal with. Take your break, relax your mind, go for a walk around the building for some much needed fresh air.
Just think about this; you’re in your office for at least 8 hours a day. That’s a third of your day dedicated to remaining in one place. You’re entitled to your breaks so take them. Make sure to eat, converse with new people, exercise your mind. You’ll be better for it and far more productive. Trust me.
Learn to Say No
One thing about office environments, or most work environments for that matter, is that the boss tends to load up one person with more work than others. Don’t be that person. Learn to say no. Learn to know your limits and make sure that your daily workload is a little less than the max you can handle.
The stress of obsessing over whether or not you can get all your work done that day is enough to make any job super stressful.
Conclusion
And that’s a wrap! These four quick and easy tips should help you in creating a calmer work space and ensuring that you live a better life. If you suffer from this, then you know how one thing can snowball into a 24/7 stress induced life and no one wants that.
Make sure you’re sleeping well, eating well, declutter your workspace, and only take on what you can handle. You’ll begin to see the positive affects almost immediately. You can even join a community or like minded people to find other tips. If these tips worked for you, or if you have any of your own to add, feel free to comment and share below!
