Do you always feel that you never have enough time, you have an ever growing list of deadlines and there is no end in sight?
Would you describe yourself as ‘stressed out’ on a daily, weekly or monthly basis? In this article, they discuss what is stress and some great techniques for managing work related stress.
Our stress response is triggered when we are faced with overwhelming demands. The demands can be large or small, but it’s the importance we attach to them that decides their impact. Important pressures we feel incapable of coping with result in stress, and prolonged exposure to these reactions can have an impact on physical, emotional and mental health.
Most of us feel “stressed out” at least once a month, and the majority of visits to doctors, and days off work, are for stress-related problems. But stress also can grow slowly and go unnoticed, or ignored, for years. Lack of time, information and motivation can cause it to build up until something breaks under the pressure.
With this in mind, one of the most important skills we can ever learn is the right way to manage stress. Once the skills are in place, moods become more stable, thoughts become clearer, relationships improve, and the risk of illness diminishes.
It requires a commitment to yourself to take the necessary time and effort to learn new stress management skills. But we should all aim to develop at least one strategy to turn to when we feel our stress levels rising. Remember, relaxation and peace of mind are not reserved only for those with pots of money and masses of free time. They can be yours, too, with a little knowledge and understanding.
Everyone reacts differently to stress but the important thing to remember is how to manage stress. After many years in the corporate world and many stressful days, I realised that I needed an escape, a stress management tool. I discovered painting! I found that sitting in a room, with a blank canvas and my paints was a fantastic way to relax and relieve stress. I wanted to share my discovery and journey with other executive women who were experiencing the same issues that I was, which is why I developed the Jameela Tour. A holiday in the exotic Morocco where we explore stress management through creativity.