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  • 10 Stress Management Tips for Busy Professionals

    Does your career often leave you feeling stressed? If so, you’re not alone. The Benefit and Pension Monitor shared the results of a 2023 survey of 2,500 Canadian employees. The results included: 60% of respondents reported suffering from workplace-related stress, with 34% stating that they felt stressed “very often”. This is significant, because stress can make it difficult for you to focus, it can affect job performance, potentially leading to even more stress.

    Fortunately, there are steps you can take to manage your stress and enjoy a better quality of life:

    1. Eat a nutritious diet.
    2. Drink plenty of water.
    3. Get enough sleep.
    4. Exercise (you may even be able to do a few calming yoga poses in your office).
    5. Meditate.
    6. Use positive affirmations.
    7. Practice deep breathing.
    8. Spend time on self-care (this could involve going out to dinner with friends, organizing your closet, or taking a short walk outside).
    9. Take periodic breaks during the workday.
    10. Find a healthy work-life balance.

    Talk to a Psychologist

    If you’re still feeling stressed, you may want to consider attending therapy. An experienced psychologist can help you identify stress triggers and provide you with tips and tools for how to manage your thoughts and feelings when you start feeling overwhelmed.

    If you’re a busy professional, our psychologists can help you develop your relaxation skills and techniques. We understand the challenges of a strenuous career, and once we’ve learned about your lifestyle and treatment goals, we’ll be able to supply you with tools and strategies that are tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule your first therapy session.

    Reference:

    https://www.benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com/benefits/wellbeing/60-of-canadian-employees-face-increased-workplace-stress-in-2023/377814