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Stress Management Article: Five Instant Ways to Reduce Environmental
Stress - Part Two
by Ed Sykes
It’s time for part two of
the series to reduce environmental stress in your life. In
Five Ways to Reduce Environmental Stress - Part One, I
shared with you five ways you can immediately reduce stress
by controlling your environment. Now I will share five additional ways for you
to make a difference in your life, be more relaxed and productive, and reduce
stress.
The five stress reduction
techniqes are as
follows:
1. Make
the Air Play Fair
Control the air humidity
in your environment to a level that's comfortable for you.
Too dry or very humid air can produce
unpleasant environments. Air humidity can even produce various physical
symptoms. Dehumidifiers can take control of the air quality to make rooms feel
more livable. You can acquire these portable humidifiers from any department or
discount store. Must sure you acquire one with a “quiet” button to reduce the
noise when running. If needed, add a few plants to provide a bit of moisture.
2. Lose
the Clutter
Rid yourself of all the
clutter that surrounds you. Improve your
time
management skills so that you can prioritize what “stuff”
is important and what isn’t important. If you are not immediately working on an
item, move it out of line of sight. Not only
will your environment become more visually pleasing and relaxing, but you'll
avoid the stress of constantly searching for important items among the excess.
3.
Get Rid of
Static noise
Everyday we are
experiencing “static” noise. Phones ringing, computers dinging, radios playing,
TVs with “talking heads” playing, coworkers
interrupting, etc., are all examples of static
noises. These noises create stressors that impede our abilities to think and
ultimately create work and life solutions. They also can take their toll over
time on our moods and energy. Do what you can to reduce background and unwanted
noise. Turn off radios and TVs when not using them with purpose. Reduce or turn
off all computer noises if they are not necessary. Use noise reduction
materials such as partitions, curtains, etc., to
quiet your environment. When you can, take a “silence is golden” break in a
quiet room to recharge your emotional and mental batteries.
4. Make
Your Workspace Work for You
Use good ergonomic
techniques in your workplace to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injury, eye
strain, back pain, and other uncomfortable symptoms. Pay particular attention to
your stair, desk, and computer setup since most likely you will be using these
items the most. The correct setup of these items will save you years of wrist,
elbow, back, and eye pain and strain.
5.
Create an
Empowerment Zone
Create at work or at home
a retreat for yourself to reenergize yourself both mentally and
emotionally. Not having space for this zone
is not an excuse. It can be a private room or your favorite chair or desk.
Include items such as plants, books, relaxing music,
and pictures to create an environment of peace. Use this area to think
and visualize the positive things in your life. You might want to think of
future situations in your life and how you will master them for your benefit.
Use this area for carrying out important tasks whenever possible.
Go
apply these techniques today! Apply what works for you and reduce your
environmental stress.
Want to
learn how to control your stress? The following programs can help you take more
control over your stress to achieve your goals:
How to Control Stress and Master Your Life
Time Management Techniques for Success
Mastering Your Attitude for Positive Results
Call us at
757-427-7032 or e-mail us at
info@thesykesgrp.com.
Suggested reading:
Take Time to Create a Life Balance Sheet for Success
Words to Live By – Six Ways to
Breathe Life into Your Day
It’s the Most Wonderful
Gift of the Year
Set Yourself
Stress-Free
Set Yourself Free
Five Ways to Reduce
Environmental Stress (Part One)
Ed Sykes is a
professional speaker published in the areas of leadership, change management,
stress management,
customer service and teamwork. He works with business and government
organizations who want to reach the next level of success and individuals who
want to perform at their best. You can email him at esykes@thesykesgrp.com,
call him at (757) 427-7032 or visit his Web site at
www.thesykesgrp.com.
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