We think it’s the big problems that cause us the most , but it’s actually the small, daily details that can derail our schedules and drag down our mood. Here are some tips on how to take charge of your everyday stress.
Stress & Management Recipes for Life
How to organize your work files
Is your desk buried under stacks of papers? Does it take you more than 5 minutes to find the documents you need? Are you often confused about which work files to keep and where to file them? Here is a simple method for organizing your work files. You’re free to tweak the system according to [...]
how to make your cubicle a relaxing place
You spend 8 hours a day, five days a week in your cubicle or work station. You might as well make it a pleasant place—especially since a lot of our mood is affected by our environment. Here are some simple ways to decorate your cubicle. No, you won’t need paint (your human resource department won’t [...]
Relax tense muscles in 20 minutes
Sore muscles, but too busy to get a massage? Try progressive muscle relaxation therapy or PMRT. Despite its unwieldy name, it is really simple: you alternate between tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. It’s as calming as squeezing a stress ball, and also teaches you to be aware of unconscious tension. Doing this regularly can [...]
How to keep your mind sharp
Growing forgetful? Finding it hard to keep your focus and concentration? You can blame it on age, but here’s the good news: recent research shows that your brain can repair and renew itself. Even those who have suffered from major trauma form new neural connections and “retrain the brain.” So can you! Here are some [...]
4 R’s to Better Memory
Studying for an important exam? Preparing for a big presentation? Or mastering a speech that you need to give to your staff? A good memory can help you do well in school and at work. But how do you sharpen your memory? It’s actually not about having a high IQ or a “gift” for remembering [...]
How to stay energetic and alert the whole day
You’ve got a crazy, busy day ahead—lots of meetings, errands, or deadlines that require your total concentration and superhuman energy reserves. In other words, you can’t afford to mess up. So, you need your mind and body to perform at their best, even as your stomach churns from the stress. Here are some tips on [...]
Are you a micromanager?
You think you’re being helpful. You believe that you run a structured and organized department. You pride yourself on being a “hands on” manager who will go over and beyond what’s expected of you to lead your team to the goal. But what if you’re actually doing the complete opposite? What if all the meetings, [...]
How to find work life balance on really busy days
Are you burnt out? Do you feel like you have so much to do, and no energy to do it? While most experts will simply tell you, “Stop working so hard!” the fact is that most of us can’t. Thanks to the global recession, we’re afraid of getting fired, and are usually doing the work [...]
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