TIPS TO CREATE MINDFULNESS & MANAGE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE - PART 3

Here are three more tips on how to create mindfulness during Corporate Wellness Week.

ENCOURAGE POSITIVE THINKING

Anonymously post a positive quote or picture by the copier, coffee machine or somewhere else that receives high foot traffic so that others can see.

CHANGE THE WAY YOU RESPOND

When someone disagrees with you about something at work, think “how interesting” instead of immediately getting defensive.

GET MOVING

If you have a meeting with only one or two other people, make it a walking meeting; get "outside and get your blood pumping".

In keeping with the above tips here are more points to help you manage stress in the workplace:

TAKE BREAKS GIVE YOURSELF "ME TIME"

” Learn that taking time to yourself for rejuvenation and relaxation is just as important as giving time to other activities".
At a minimum, take short breaks during your busy day.
You might purposely schedule time in your day planner just for yourself so that you can recharge for all the other things you need to do.
Learn your “red flags” for stress, and be willing to take time to do something about it.

TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF

Eat properly, get regular rest, keep a routine. Allow yourself to do something you enjoy each day.
Paradoxically, the time we need to take care of ourselves the most when we are stressed is the time we do it the least.
When we feel overwhelmed we tend to eat poorly, sleepless, stop exercising, and generally push ourselves harder.
This can tax the immune system and cause us to become ill more easily. If we take good care of ourselves, to begin with, we will be better prepared to manage stress and accomplish our tasks in the long run.

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TIPS TO CREATE MINDFULNESS & MANAGE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

Our theme for July, is a discussion around Corporate Wellness Week which is promoted from 1st – 5th July but as it is such an important topic, we will focus on and provide some tips over the month on how to create Mindfulness and how to Manage Stress in the work place.

We spend so much of our life at work and with today’s tough business climate there are more challenges and stresses than ever before. We’ve all had the experience of feeling scattered, and perhaps a bit overwhelmed at work.

But when work stress becomes chronic, it can be overwhelming — and harmful to both physical and emotional health. Read about coping mechanisms by clicking on link below.

Maybe you’re inundated with projects or feel a sense of
de-motivation to complete assignments. Directly linked to motivation in the workplace is what is known as mindfulness.
This is our ability to stay focused yet flexible and is a way of reprogramming the mind to think in a healthier, less stressful way.
It is not uncommon for mindfulness to take a turn when things feel hectic at work, which may be related to tight deadlines, or other life events.
How can we create a more positive work environment when we have no authority to make changes?
The reality is, The ATTITUDE we bring to work plays a BIG part.
"If we SHOW RESPECT, TRUST, PATIENCE and ENCOURAGEMENT we are more likely to receive them in return".

LET US EXPLORE THESE tips for creating a more positive work environment!
+Give Positive Reinforcement
+Show Gratitude
+Spread Happiness

COPING WITH STRESS AT WORK

+Find a Support System
+Change Your Attitude - Find other ways to think about stressful situations. “Life is 10% what happens to us, and 90% how we react to it.”

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BALANCED HEALING can assist with providing a list of beneficial foods and supplements that will relieve your stress.

TOP 10 CHALLENGES THE YOUTH OF TODAY FACES - PART 3
We continue with the top 10 challenges the youth of today faces.

So far we have discussed:

- Single Parent Households
- Substance Abuse
- Early Maturity
- Violence in Schools

The next two challenges are:

MATERIALISM
It is sad but a bitter fact that we live in a society that promotes consumerism and materialism. And we unknowingly encourage and instill this philosophy into our children. Surprisingly we teach our children that the success and happiness in life is measured by how much stuff or wealth you acquire or what Brand name items you where? It is nothing but natural when kids ask for things which their friends may have. But instead of fulfilling their demands immediately, we should take a pause and think seriously. In which direction we are heading? Never mind, we satiate their demands which are within our financial limit, but that is not a good sign at all.

OBESITY
Recent trends show that approximately 25% kids are obese in India. There is a thin line between being chubby and being obese. Why so? What went wrong? Who’s to blame? There are several questions which instantly pop up. Video games, TV, the internet and fast food can be blamed partially. Today, kids are spending more time watching TV, surfing the internet than running around. This sedentary lifestyle has dangerous consequences. The saddest thing is that they can feel socially awkward or being ridiculed by their peers. Apart from obesity-related health problems like high blood pressure, diabetes, other side-effects are low self-esteem, depression, etc.

SO WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT THIS?

- BE A ROLE MODEL. Whether you know it or not, your teen looks to you as a model for healthy behavior. Do your best to promote sustainable living. Make your own clothes, grow your own food philosophy.

- GET YOUR TEEN MOVING. Getting regular exercise is one of the best ways to beat stress, for both adults and teens. Encourage your teens to explore an exercise/activity they enjoy, whether it is team sports or other activities like yoga, wall climbing, swimming, dancing, or hiking. You might even suggest trying a new activity together like hiking in the outdoors.

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