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Babyface said:
I always tried creating the biggest barriers possible. No reminders of home at work (no photos, etc.). No reminders of work at home (no computer, never bring work home but go to the office instead). Never accept work calls at home. Never bring mobile phone home. Keep personal calls & e-mails at work to a minimum.
To build an even bigger barrier – I would walk or run the 4 miles to work & shower/change at a gym near the office every other day and then walk/run back home, and bike-in the other days. Or roller blade in to work and back home. The exercise helps reduce stress, and also greats a further gulf between home & office. I always said if I got tired of this type of commuting, I’d start unicycling in. I figured if work is tedious, at least make your commute interesting.
Sometimes during that physical commute I’d scream top of my lungs to blow off steam especially on the trip back home. Leaves me relaxed.
When I’d get home I’d throw myself into hobbies and totally block out work.
Doesn’t always work though, stress sometimes has a way of still sneaking through. But the above helped me.
# 7 February 2010 at 9:46 am

emily313on said:
Don’t let stress make you sick. we tend to carry a higher burden of stress than we should. Often we aren’t even aware of our stress levels. Listen to your body, so that you know when stress is affecting your health. Here are ways to help you handle your stress.
Relax. It’s important to unwind. Each person has her own way to relax. Some ways include deep breathing, yoga, meditation, and massage therapy. If you can’t do these things, take a few minutes to sit, listen to soothing music, or read a book.
Make time for yourself. It’s important to care for yourself. Think of this as an order from your doctor, so you don’t feel guilty! No matter how busy you are, you can try to set aside at least 15 minutes each day in your schedule to do something for yourself, like taking a bubble bath, going for a walk, or calling a friend.
Sleep. Sleeping is a great way to help both your body and mind. Your stress could get worse if you don’t get enough sleep. You also can’t fight off sickness as well when you sleep poorly. With enough sleep, you can tackle your problems better and lower your risk for illness. Try to get seven to nine hours of sleep every night.
Eat right. Try to fuel up with fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Good sources of protein can be peanut butter, chicken, or tuna salad. Eat whole-grains, such as wheat breads and wheat crackers. Don’t be fooled by the jolt you get from caffeine or sugar. Your energy will wear off.
Get moving. Believe it or not, getting physical activity not only helps relieve your tense muscles, but helps your mood too! Your body makes certain chemicals, called endorphins, before and after you work out. They relieve stress and improve your mood.
Talk to friends. Talk to your friends to help you work through your stress. Friends are good listeners. Finding someone who will let you talk freely about your problems and feelings without judging you does a world of good. It also helps to hear a different point of view. Friends will remind you that you’re not alone.
Compromise. Sometimes, it’s not always worth the stress to argue. Give in once in awhile.
Write down your thoughts. Have you ever typed an email to a friend about your lousy day and felt better afterward? Why not grab a pen and paper and write down what’s going on in your life! Keeping a journal can be a great way to get things off your chest and work through issues. Later, you can go back and read through your journal and see how you’ve made progress!
Help others. Helping someone else can help you. Help your neighbor, or volunteer in your community.
Get a hobby. Find something you enjoy. Make sure to give yourself time to explore your interests.
Set limits. When it comes to things like work and family, figure out what you can really do. There are only so many hours in the day. Set limits with yourself and others. Don’t be afraid to say NO to requests for your time and energy.
Plan your time. Think ahead about how you’re going to spend your time. Write a to-do list. Figure out what’s most important to do.
Don’t deal with stress in unhealthy ways. This includes drinking too much alcohol, using drugs, smoking, or overeating
# 7 February 2010 at 10:43 am

Mexico4me said:
I think if you are in a situation where your work is stressing you out even at home, you might want to consider repairing the problem rather than treating the symptom.
Perhaps you might want to take a closer look at why you are working at a job that causes you so much stress. Not only is it not beneficial to your career, but it is detrimental to your health as well.
Sometimes we get into careers that are just not the right ones and life makes it a little difficult to make the changes needed to correct that. But there are always solutions.
Just spend your time reflecting on what you would do if money were no object. What are you good at? What are your interests? How can you earn a living doing what you are good at and enjoy?
These were all questions I had to ask myself, and make the changes necessary.
I am now working for myself, at home, and doing what I do best….helping people. My mindset had to completely change, and I did that with the help of a few books that I would highly recommend. As a result, I am earning more income than I ever did in the stress environment, and doing what I do best.
There are always options, just keep an open mind, be honest with yourself about where your strengths are and go after them.
Many would be surprised at how much they are capable of.
# 7 February 2010 at 10:53 am

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