How to relieve stress at the office?
Stress is inevitable, yet it is manageable. It sounds easier to say than done, but when it comes to practice, hold on a second.
Everyone is prone to stress, particularly work-related causes. And, acceptance of tension as part of human nature is essential to launch our first response towards the stress-coping mechanism. Every workplace renders its drama. Colleagues' conflicts, competitions, and the never-ending drama with deadlines and targets sometimes caused the weight to burn out. It becomes worst when little support is available from supervisors or colleagues that one needs to shoulder and endure without any help.
And in such a situation, trust me, you are not alone in this world. Billions of people around the planet, once or another, feel so stressed.
No worries, the five tips below can help you cope with your stress and keep it under control! Give it a shot and prepare a new you!
Yoga
Yoga can reduce stress and anxiety. Many studies show that by combining techniques and exercises, yoga benefits in increased flexibility of bodies, lowering blood pressure, reducing cortisol levels, promoting relaxation, and finally, helping reduce stress. Once practiced intensively, the physical postures can encourage flexibility and release tension and may help release physical blockages like muscle knots that will help you unwind and relax. Studies found that practicing yoga for three months may lower cortisol and helps induce your relaxation response.
Not only will your stress hormone drop, but regular yoga practice is also suitable for weight loss.
You can choose many options: sign up for a yoga class near you or watch a YouTube channel to practice yoga yourself. Give it a try, and you will feel so rejuvenated!
Travel to explore
Reconnecting with ourselves through visiting and exploring new places will help our souls tired of the deadline, and the 9 – 5, Monday-Friday routine is reinvigorating.
With the 2-years pandemic, people are getting more mindful of the need to travel and see the world beyond our home wall to get the new refreshing and rejuvenating feeling from daily routine, zoom-fatigue, and being stuck at home.
Some destinations in Indonesia are worth visiting. Ubud ranked third out of 25 best cities in the world according to a travel + leisure magazines survey in 2021 – 2022. The cultural and spiritual center is blessed with lush green rice paddy fields allowing a healing gateway from the hectic city and stress from work. If you want to read more on what to do in Ubud, slide in here.
Before traveling, make sure that your travel destinations suit your personal goal and budget. These two are critical; otherwise, you will add more unnecessary stress to the journey.
Plan well in advance to ensure you find a relaxing and rejuvenating journey as your heart desires.
Nature is healing
Nature has a healing power for us. It comforts and calms our nervous system. The basic needs for our continued existence are clean air to breathe and purify our souls.
You hit the road. Then, you are stuck in traffic where cars or bikes honk each other, and high pollution washes the air leaving you with no choice. Staring at the screen of your computer, then you forget to drink water to ensure deliverables are submitted on time. Pushing your heart to beat faster and the bloodstream to push harder.
Going outside for a while, finding greenery areas nearby the office, or locating different trees in the small vases on the desk would be helpful to lower down your heart rate and ease your temperament.
The study said being in nature increases dopamine and serotonin in your brand – chemical components help to release your tension and stress yet improve your motivation and sense of satisfaction.
You will feel more rejuvenated once exposed to nature.
Relaxing Spa
Your hard work needs to be paid off! And you deserve A SPA Day!
Soaking in Spa will help your body relax and rejuvenate while it has been wreaking havoc on your day-to-day work routine. Spa techniques and services promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and body renewal to muscle stiffness and a stressed mind. Bali island and Ubud are the best destinations for your healing journey.
Work-related stress does not disappear at once. Feeling pressure varies across people, so the type of treatment has to address your needs. The Remedy Home Spa Ubud provides you with home massage services. With therapeutic massage techniques and aromatherapy oils, your body and soul need to unwind at your home villa in Ubud.
As you relieve stress from the office and travel to Bali Island for healing and a getaway, do not hesitate to contact us. We provide the best home spa service to pamper you and help you heal!
The list is endless. The spa and aromatherapy blends carved with care allow the improvement of your mental and emotional and will be a good companion for your journey!
Practice Self Care
As we return to the new normal, a routine of office work takes the toll, including traveling time from home to the office and vice versa.
Injecting a positive vibe to fill in our energy reservoir becomes very critical for us to prepare for the day. How can a self-care routine be practiced? Try this list:
Take a cold-water shower with natural fragrances and soap .
Before doing anything, do a simple stretching for your whole body, neck, hands, and waist.
Your 9-5 seating time will stiffen those areas.
Prepare a healthy and light breakfast to ensure the intake supplying nutrients to the brain and avoid those heavy, oily diets that can cause you to be sleepy and lack focus. Attention is essential for us to keep up with the deadline and assignments on hand.
There are many more simple self-care practices relevant to your needs – start with the simple one that doesn’t cause or add more stress to what you have got on your plate.
The above tips are for you to choose that are relevant to your current needs or maybe good for the long run. Please don’t overwork yourself and be kind to your body.
Taking a break is a fair share that your body deserves to enjoy!
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