Don't Stress, Don't Stress, Don't Stress

This week, I've been feeling the tension building as the big monster that is Beach Retreat gets closer and closer. People in our office have started talking faster and moving faster. No one slows down on the job...and that's great! But we've got to do some things to manage the stress when things get hectic or we'll all kill each other. I was trying to figure out ways to de-stress and get rid of this knot in my stomach today, so I googled ways to relieve stress at work. These aren't my own idea, but they're pretty good ideas...

*Remember, most times, you do not have to do every single thing yourself, so be willing to give up some of the control and ask for help. DELEGATE.

*If you have a big project or deadline, set up a reasonable time line of activities you need to perform or complete and stick to it.

*Get out! Instead of sitting at your desk eating lunch or even eating in the break room, go out for lunch with some friends and pledge NOT to talk about office issues.

*It may be impossible to leave the office to go out to lunch, so simply grab a colleague and go for a walk around the building.

*Listen to some calm, soothing music.

*Handle important tasks first and eliminate unessential tasks

*Reduce the urge to be "perfect"...Be flexible

*Avoid excess competition

*Reduce criticism

*Give yourself "me" time (but more importantly spend time with God!)

*Be cheerful, it deflates others stress and anxiety

*Silence your phone at night

*Laugh more, and often

*Remember you can only change yourself

Okay...BACK TO WORK!