How to reduce stress with progressive muscle relaxation
A simple but effective technique to reduce stress and increase relaxation.
Read moreMost people work a 36-40 hour week, but there are also a lot of people who work more than that. Regardless of how much you work, it can take a toll on your mental health. It’s important to take care of yourself at work to reduce work stress.
Most people work a 36-40 hour week, but there are also a lot of people who work more than that. Regardless of how much you work, it can take a toll on your mental health. Why? Because we are all trying to find a balance in life, and sometimes work can both help and hinder that balance. It is important to take care of yourself at work so you can reduce work stress.
“It is important to take care of yourself at work so you can reduce work stress.”
Workplace stress occurs when:
A lot of things can contribute to workplace stress, and while anxiety and depression are different from workplace stress, unchecked stress can lead to greater mental health and wellbeing issues.
Change your physical position at least once every hour.
Even if it’s just around the building! Keep an eye on your phone’s health app to track your steps and try to get more in each day.
According to the ABS, over 50% of Australians work over 35 hours per week and nearly 18% work over 49 hours per week!
Do you need your work emails on your phone? Do you need to be contacted at all hours? Consider ways to disconnect with work after hours. You may be surprised by how little it is actually necessary to be connected and by how much better you feel as a result of letting go.
If something is outside of your realm of responsibility, or perhaps you’re swamped and can’t prioritise new requests, now may be the time to speak up and clearly outline why you have to say no.
Discuss ways to be more productive and more efficient.
If you are struggling to cope, call one of our SuicideLine Victoria counsellors on 1300 651 251.
If it is an emergency, call 000.
A simple but effective technique to reduce stress and increase relaxation.
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