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Thought this article might be of interest to those of you that HATE Monday mornings or people that work on a PC all day!
Stress Can Be Hard To Cope With
The weekend is gone, it's a cold dark and frosty morning outside all you want to do is snuggle up under the duvet for just ten more minutes, the snooze button is worn out on your clock but you have to get up. Monday mornings are dreaded all over the world, but what if your workplace was a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy weekend.
Its proven that if you love your job or if you're at least even happy there, you are more motivated thus increasing your productivity and decreasing stress and stress related illnesses, and we all know a busy week is a short one. Here are a few tips to make your workstation a 'Happy' one.
Aches and pains while sitting at you desk staring at a monitor all day are common but easy to avoid. While we can't all get up and take a walk about the office every half an hour or so you can now do some simple exercises at you desk without having to get the jog pants out.
These simple moves will help you relax and let loose some of that pressure.
Put the mouse, pen or telephone down, breathe in and hold for a few seconds, then exhale slowly, repeat this five times. Remember just slow down take some you time!
If your working with a PC all day take a break and shake your wrists for a few seconds you might look funny but you will feel a little more relaxed.
Take some time to focus on other parts of the office, look out a window and focus on something in the distance for a few minutes, maybe there is a babe in the far corner, have a good look but don't get caught, this will help you relax your eyes. Staring at a screen all day can cause tension headaches.
Our posture at work effects our total wellbeing, sit up straight, raise your shoulders and relax repeat this a few times to iron out the tension, get one of those non-slip adjustable foot rests to aid good posture.
Get rid of the clutter, keep only essential items on your desk, place a photograph of your loved one or children in a discreet place and sneak a peek to make you smile throughout the day.
Get rid of the post-its from around your computer screen it's only a reminder of how much you have to do. Get a diary and write down on a daily basis what needs to be done and get into a habit of checking it in the morning and after lunch that way you shouldn't miss any important meetings etc.
And finally if you are taking lunch in the office turn on the voice mail, get a magazine or better still log onto MakeUpTalk to help you switch off!!
Follow these simple tips and you'll be jumping out of bed on Monday mornings ready for the week ahead. Your boss will see a huge improvement in your work and might even give you that promotion, pay rise or even ask you out on a date!
Has anybody else got tips that they'd like to share???
Stress Can Be Hard To Cope With
The weekend is gone, it's a cold dark and frosty morning outside all you want to do is snuggle up under the duvet for just ten more minutes, the snooze button is worn out on your clock but you have to get up. Monday mornings are dreaded all over the world, but what if your workplace was a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of your busy weekend.
Its proven that if you love your job or if you're at least even happy there, you are more motivated thus increasing your productivity and decreasing stress and stress related illnesses, and we all know a busy week is a short one. Here are a few tips to make your workstation a 'Happy' one.
Aches and pains while sitting at you desk staring at a monitor all day are common but easy to avoid. While we can't all get up and take a walk about the office every half an hour or so you can now do some simple exercises at you desk without having to get the jog pants out.
These simple moves will help you relax and let loose some of that pressure.
Put the mouse, pen or telephone down, breathe in and hold for a few seconds, then exhale slowly, repeat this five times. Remember just slow down take some you time!
If your working with a PC all day take a break and shake your wrists for a few seconds you might look funny but you will feel a little more relaxed.
Take some time to focus on other parts of the office, look out a window and focus on something in the distance for a few minutes, maybe there is a babe in the far corner, have a good look but don't get caught, this will help you relax your eyes. Staring at a screen all day can cause tension headaches.
Our posture at work effects our total wellbeing, sit up straight, raise your shoulders and relax repeat this a few times to iron out the tension, get one of those non-slip adjustable foot rests to aid good posture.
Get rid of the clutter, keep only essential items on your desk, place a photograph of your loved one or children in a discreet place and sneak a peek to make you smile throughout the day.
Get rid of the post-its from around your computer screen it's only a reminder of how much you have to do. Get a diary and write down on a daily basis what needs to be done and get into a habit of checking it in the morning and after lunch that way you shouldn't miss any important meetings etc.
And finally if you are taking lunch in the office turn on the voice mail, get a magazine or better still log onto MakeUpTalk to help you switch off!!
Follow these simple tips and you'll be jumping out of bed on Monday mornings ready for the week ahead. Your boss will see a huge improvement in your work and might even give you that promotion, pay rise or even ask you out on a date!
Has anybody else got tips that they'd like to share???