Guest post by Katrina Robinson- We all deal with stress in our work lives. Maybe your boss has been a little tough on you lately or you’re struggling to get a grasp on some new responsibilities that have come your way. Or perhaps you’re unhappy with the people you work with or the role that you’re assumed with the company. Whatever the reason for your stress, there are many ways to help to deal with it. Here are our top five:
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In my journey towards cooking proficiency -which I’ve never achieved- I’ve learnt two things (the hard way):
- Never place an empty kettle or casserole on the burner
- Never put too much stuff in a covered casserole
These same rules apply to any job.
If our minds worked as a pressure cooker, with vent pipes that prevent pressure from building up beyond the cooker’s limits, that would be the ideal solution. In fact, this is the way our minds work, but they are not as effective as a pressure cooker. Sometimes the vent pipes get clogged and we explode from the inside in a burst of stress.
Going back to the two lessons I learned, if you are sitting at your desk with nothing to do (empty pot) you’ll eventually get burned out. Having nothing or little to do all day makes the work day drag, lowers our self-esteem due to not being productive or useful and kills our motivation.
Getting comfortable in a new position is no easy feat for anyone. You may not know the people you are now working with, you will not be familiar with the reporting channels and who does what. Even the most trivial daily duties could pose a challenge to your intellect. The ...
I wanted to write a series of posts that you could apply to your job. Something you can relate to wether you are a salesman, doctor, telemarketer or a store manager. Do any of those professions have anything in common with each other? Yes, no. Doesn’t matter. My goal is ...
You are not a lazy person. You work hard. You give your very best every day; and still, every time the alarm clock wakes you up you wish you had a mace to smash it and keep sleeping. And you know what’s the weirdest part? Some time ago you didn’t ...
Abuse in early childhood permanently alters how the brain reacts to stress, a Canadian study suggests. to read about it, follow the link to BBC News‘ article
A lot of times we are faced with situations that stress us, upset us, make us angry. At home, at work, at school, on the street. And sometimes, a lot of times, a few times, we lose control. We act, only to then regret it. During the past couple of ...
During the past two years i`ve been working with children (3-12 years old). Two of the most common disorders i´ve come across are enuresis and encopresis disorders. Among all the cases i had, none of them were the result of bad training habits (primary enuresis/encopresis). All of them had a ...
