Below are creative and healthy way to combat stress at work or home:
Take the Stairs
Taking a brisk walk outside or indoors can provide clarity and reduce stress.
Journal
Writing out your private thoughts can give focus to what’s really stressing you out and how you can solve it.
Do a 5-minute Puzzle
Completing a puzzle encourage your body to produce dopamine- which improve learning capabilities and memory.
Share Positive Stories with a Co-worker
Exchanging happy memories with your co-worker can bring about gratitude and healthy mindfulness.
Turn Off Electronics
Averting your vision from your electronic screen can prove to be beneficial to decrease stress in vision and promote focus on personal well-being.
Breathing Exercises
Practicing meditation regularly can help with memory, reduce mental fog, and sharpen focus.
Healthy Emotional Support from Pets
Pets sense when your stressed and will often offer positive energy and affection you need to smile a bit more.
Engage in Creative Outlets
Rediscover your creativity by engaging in hobbies that interest you the most.
Resources:
Inc.com - Positive Coping Strategies to Combat Workplace Stress - https://www.inc.com/aj-agrawal/positive-coping-strategies-to-combat-workplace-stress.html
Perfectfit.com- Benefits to Jigsaw Puzzle - https://perfectfit.sg/blogs/perfect-fit-jigsaw-puzzles/18666375-benefits-of-jigsaw-puzzle
Health havard.edu- Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response - https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response
