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How to Beat Workday Stress
Don't become a working stiff! Try these tension-relieving
tips before stress gets the better of you!
Breathe in, breathe out
Fighting workday stress can be as simple as taking a deep breath-from
your diaphragm. Most people breathe from their chests when they're
feeling out of sorts. That means less oxygen reaches the bloodstream
and brain, the heart rate increases and tension runs amuck.
If you breathe from your diaphragm muscle instead, a more appropriate
carbon dioxide-oxygen exchange will occur in your blood, which
leads to a feeling of relaxation.
One-a-day relief
Before you head to the office, head to the medicine chest and
take a stress-fighting vitamin or natural herb. B-complex vitamins
help the body handle stress by maintaining the nervous system.
If you're a naturalist at heart, try taking adaptogens-herbs
that promote mental and physical balance. Favorite adaptogens
include various ginsengs, valerian, kava root, echinacea and
goldenseal. As always, it's best to check with your physician
before adding supplements to your diet.
Sweeten up your life
You may not have to fight your mid-afternoon sweet tooth after
all. In moderation, indulging your chocolate cravings can actually
help temper your stress. Research confirms that cacao liquor
polyphenol (CLP)-a major ingredient in chocolate-is a powerful
antioxidant that enhances the activity of the immune system.
Thus, making it a natural choice during times of stress or depression.
Rub it in
When you're feeling overwhelmed, try rubbing an essential oil,
such as lavender, sage or patchouli into your temples. The appealing
aroma evokes calm, plus your temples are a pressure point, so
the mini massage will ease your tension. To find out which oils
work for you, sample some scents at your favorite beauty supply
shop.
Designed to relax
Instead of staring at the blank walls of your cubicle, decorate
your workspace with family photos, mementos and artwork that
inspires you. Next time you're feeling bogged down from a seemingly
insurmountable to-do list, gaze around at pictures of loved
ones and your favorite artists' creations and you may be surprised
at how much more at ease you feel.
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