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  • How to reduce stress from work

    Most peaple when returning from work they still think about it and most of the question they ask are: What does my boss mean by that? What am I going to do with my presentation tomorrow? I need to finish this task before the deadline! I can’t believe they give a promotion to the person X I deserve it more that him.

    Here are 5 tips to reduce stress:

    Nothing is more important that your health

    When returning home is time for myself I need to take care for myself, I need to shower, prepare my favorite meal and relax my mind to my wellness. Do some activities you like (piano, sports movies/series ect…)

    Connect with people

    Most stress comes from our bad thoughts and this comes talking with people to share the problem we are stressed about, a friend sees the problem from another perspective and can reduce the severity of the problem when sharing it with people.

    Laugh

    I suggest when home try to play a movie or a TV series that has a lot of comedy content this helps you laugh out loud. This help reduce the tension from stress and makes you feel better

    Write your thoughts Down

    Sometimes when thinking about a problem we just keep thinking cyclicaly without stop which leads to insomnia and trouble thinking clearly. I suggest you to write the problem down in a not it’s like puting the idea down in a note.

    Think about doing you own business

    When working at a company it’s very stressful if you salary is only related to work, imagine if you have you own business online that gives you same salary will you still care about work or stress about it.

    we got stress just because we are so scared that we are getting fired or replace so adding another passive income give another income flexibility which reduce stress comming from work.

  • How to improve your sleep after a stressful workday

    Problem source

    When we experience stress at work, our minds can become preoccupied with meetings, problems, deadlines, and work-related issues. The brain may interpret these recurring thoughts as signs of danger or a threat that needs to be addressed. As a result, it can remain in a state of alertness, making it difficult to relax and fall asleep.

    Consequences

    1. Recurring thoughts during the night
    2. Sudden awakenings during the night
    3. Waking up feeling low on energy
    4. Physical fatigue and tiredness

    Solutions

    Set Clear Work Boundaries

    1. Stop work tasks at least two hours before bedtime
    2. Turn off work notifications on your phone.
    3. Write down any unfinished tasks on a paper list to get them out of your head.

    Create a Calm Evening Routine

    1. Take a warm bath or shower to lower your body temperature afterward, which signals sleep.
    2. Dim your house lights to help your body make the natural sleep hormone melatonin.
    3. Avoid phones, tablets, and computers for at least an hour before bed.
    4. Try reading a book before sleeping

    Relax Your Body and Mind

    1. Try slow breathing exercises, like inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 6 seconds.
    2. Do progressive muscle relaxation by tensing and then releasing each muscle group from your toes up.
    3. Read a physical book or listen to soft music in dim light if you feel restless.
    4. Stop looking on the time