How To Reduce Stress
Simple, practical advise on reducing stress at work from the Samaritans, made by Flow Video.
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The Stress Statistics
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You know those days when things are just great? And works under control, and it's you that's calling the shots. Everything just falls into your lap. No, of course you don't. Because you don't live in an advert. Three out of four of us have health and emotional problems caused by stress at work, but there are practical things you can do to stress down, so don't despair.
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Take Steps To Reduce Your Stress
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Now you will have heard a lot of this before, but if you actually do it it really will help. Look after your body. Coffee, cigarettes, and alcohol might be tempting, but they actually make things worse. Take time out to relax, even if it's just a few minutes a day. Burn off stress with regular exercise. You don't have to be an athlete, a quick walk at lunchtime will do. And finally, share your worries with someone. Stress is nothing to be ashamed of. Speak to a friend, your manager, or even your GP. Stressing down needn't be a fantasy, you can make it happen.
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Information On Stress
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For more information on coping with stress at work, visit stressdownday.org. Get your free stress down worksheet from diy-therapy.com. If you need someone to talk to in complete confidence who won't judge you, call Samartins on 08457-90-90-90. Or email joe@samartins.org.
