Tips to Help Reduce Stress at Work

Feeling stressed at work? Maybe there are matters in your personal life that keep crossing your mind and won’t let go. Here are a few simple ways to help you release that tension and find some calm:

• If you say something positive in the mirror, or even in your head, and repeat it over and over, it creates positive energy inside your mind. That energy naturally lifts your mood and helps you feel happier.

• When a bad thought comes into your mind, notice it. Tell yourself, “This thought is here, but I’m in control.” Instead of expecting the thought to make you feel bad, remind yourself that it’s okay for it to appear. Feel it, acknowledge it, and then guide your mind back toward peace.

• Do at least one thing you love every day, even if it’s just for five minutes. Watch your favorite show, write a short poem, take a walk, or simply enjoy a quiet moment with your favorite drink. When you commit to a daily habit that brings you joy, it takes your mind off other worries and gives you something to look forward to.

Your mind deserves kindness. Give it that gift.