Best Practices For Stress Management

1-Minute ReadPUBLISHED: May 01, 2020

Incorporate whole foods into your diet. When we’re stressed, we tend to eat comfort foods or accessible processed foods. Incorporating fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, and omega-3 rich foods into your diet will help diminish the effects of stress.
Try to get more sleep. A lack of sleep can make you more irritable, lowers your decision-making abilities and makes it more difficult to control your emotional responses – all things that you’ll need to deal with the stresses of the workplace.
Exercise regularly. You don’t have to do CrossFit every day – just talking a walk outside when you’re getting stressed or taking the stairs instead of the elevator will get your heart pumping. Exercise lifts your moods and increases your energy.

Care For Your Mind

Set boundaries. Emergencies happen, of course, but try not to take your work home with you every night – make your home a place for relaxation, fun and family.
Take time away. Take your vacation days, even if it’s just a 1-day staycation. Taking time off helps to prevent burnout; you’ll return back to work feeling refreshed and ready to do your best.
Practice mindfulness: If you’re getting stressed, take three deep breaths. On the first breath, focus only on your breath. On the second breath, let your body relax. On the third breath, ask yourself, “What’s most important to me right now?”

Care For Your Emotions

Practice self-care. Do something that makes you feel happy and relaxed when you get home from work. Bonus points if it’s a creative hobby!
Track your stressors. Record your thoughts, feelings and any relevant information when you feel stressed or emotional at work, including the people involved. Noting what stresses you will help you find patterns and create strategies to manage your stress.
Talk it out. Talk through your stressors with a trusted friend, family member, uninvolved peer or even a counselor. Just getting something off your chest can lift the burden of stress, and the viewpoint of an unaffected party may help you change your perspective on your situation.

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