Stress managment

It's tough. People are grumpy and with budget cuts happening everywhere, well, it's just plain stressful. That got me to thinking of tips I've heard and used to create a little peace and relaxation in the middle of the day.

Always remember, if you're stressed and in a bad mood, you project it through everything you do. Personally, my jaws clench, and I become short with people. And that's no fun. I'm not as effective as a leader, a mother or a friend. And while a little stress is good for performance, a lot of stress throws you and your nervous system out of whack, leading to nasty physical consequences as well as leaving you vulnerable to anxiety and depression.

So, it's time for a break!

Here are my five favorite tips to de-stress.

Some people deal with daily stress differently. Some emotionally eat, smoke, and/or drink, just to name a few. These are not positive ways to deal with daily stress and actually puts additional stress on the body. I advocate using positive coping mechanism to deal with stress effectively by creating my very own daily de-stress toolbox! Read More »