Overcoming STRESS – Rolling On – Management Tip 81

          Moderation in all things is the key to overcoming stress.

          A relaxed approach can add years to your life.

                    Stress is usually caused by worry, due to work pressure, personality conflicts, or by worries such as money problems, or family problems. First you must recognise it exists before you can take steps to reduce it.  Try to reorganise your life to reduce your stress levels.

A handful of tips to help you overcome your stress

* Spend time relaxing and thinking and getting organised

          Make time to plan tomorrows tasks before you go home.

          In the morning before you get out of bed think through your day plan.

          Try to switch off when you leave work. Don’t carry on working all the time.  You must learn to enjoy other things.  Plan relaxation times with family and friends.

          Enjoy music, good books, hobbies and sport  – the things you enjoy doing most.

          Your scarcest resource is your time, so ration it. Prioritise your more important tasks. Learn to say;  “No! Sorry I am too busy to do that task right now..”

          Learn the art of delegation – this could be  the key to your career success.

* Make rapid decisions

Meet deadlines as soon as possible.

As soon as you have the facts – act fast. 

          The longer you procrastinate the harder jobs become and the more you start to worry.  Practise the art of quick decision making.

* Learn to relax

If you are working on a computer for long periods or engaged in concentrated mental activities take short breaks at regular intervals.

          To sleep well at night you need to be physically tired. After work do some form of exercise.

          Swimming and walking are good and cheap ways to relax. There is an old English proverb which says ; “Early to bed, early to rise makes a person, healthy, wealthy and wise.”

* Watch your health

If you don’t look after your body no one else will.

          Be aware of what your body is telling you. Seek help if necessary.

          Have regular medical checks, and maintain good dental and eye care.

          Eat good wholesome foods and try to maintain a well balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

          Keep away from too many pills and restrict your intake of coffee and alcoholic drinks. Many drugs are dangerous and can be fatal if taken in excess.

* Reward yourself

          When you have done a good job reward yourself. Take a holiday. Enjoy concerts, parties, books and music with friends.           Take up a hobby, join a club, enjoy good friends.

          Try to socialise with people away from your work. Above all, work hard but have fun. Know when and how to switch off and relax and enjoy life.

Geoffrey Moss

“A bow too tensely strung is easily broken.”

SOURCE: “Secrets for Success. This book could change your life”. First published by Moss Associates Ltd, New Zealand and by Cengage Learning Asia. Also available as an e-book from Amazon.com.

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