Well I am nearly 70% through the Stress Management Module and it is proving very informative about the way one works a good balance between performance and stress arousal. Found some useful hints for getting the combination right.
1. Plan tasks well in advance. That includes getting up 10min early to leave the house before the traffic gets too bad, or delays you, stresses you!
2. Plan biggest hardest task first. If you can't complete it then decide who can help/assist you.
3. have regular rest/comfort breaks if possible 10-15mins in the morning and afternoon. I have made a point of having something I need to do elsewhere outside the dept (feedback forms, old toners to recycle) each day. Also remember to have a smile on your face it works wonders (reduces stress). Having a good sense of humour also reduces stress!!
4. Daily exercise part of the stress busting plan too. That is easy I run most days but now let my imagination and wonder of nature take centre fold not the workplace.
5. Evening time, no problems with traffic delays, just use classical music or relax the frustration one feels when delayed, slow the pace forget it. Don't sweat the small stuff.
6. Work timely and efficiently. If a task is done it is done, don't try to improve on it. Only check emails every hour and reply to the emails that are work once an hour. Create a good work practice structure 9and delegate when you its needed not try and fix everything!).
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