Back at work? No need to stress!

 

Tip one to minimise stress at work: stop multitasking. At the start of every workday, write a to-do list and work your way through it one task at a time. Don’t get distracted, give your full attention to the task at hand.

Make enough time for yourself. Why not set your alarm an hour earlier, for instance, and take the time to have a relaxed breakfast. And don’t scroll through your phone but read the paper or have a good chat with the people you live with. Or go for a short walk at lunchtime to break up your workday. Spending time outdoors will do you the world of good!

Another way to counter stress is to schedule some me-time in your diary. Want to do some exercise? Put it in your diary, that way, you will definitely have time for it! Go for gentle exercise like walking or yoga. Intense workouts can exhaust you unnecessarily. Or plan a moment to pamper yourself or to let yourself be pampered. A visit to the beauty therapist, a couple of hours in the sauna, whatever you fancy. Do check out our website where you can find all kinds of information about our saunas, massages and treatments.

Also, prioritise sleep, making sure you get the right amount of sleep. A restful night’s sleep is essential to good health. Optimise your sleep environment: not too hot, not too cold, soft sheets and leave your phone, tablet and TV out of the bedroom.

One final golden tip: stop stressing about future events! If you dread going back to work or school weeks beforehand, you will only make things worse. Also, if you find it really hard to control these feelings of stress, it may be a good idea to take a closer look at your job or course. Are you sure that this job or course is the best fit for you?