Stress at work? Upset? Sad? Irritable? Angry?
Stress at work? Upset? Sad? Irritable? Angry? The 3rd of February 2012 marks ?Feel Good Friday?, organised by Simply Health and the Samaritans.
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The aim of the awareness day is to call attention to the effects of stress in the workplace and to teach people how to take better care of their emotional well-being.
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- Stress affects one in five of the working population from the newest recruit in the post room to the board of directors.
- It is now the single biggest cause of sickness in the UK.
- Over 105 million days are lost to stress each year ? costing UK employers ?1.24 billion.
(source: Health & Safety Executive)
The hope for Feel Good Friday is to raise as much money as possible for the charity to help provide people throughout the UK with emotional support, no matter how big or small their problem.
The Samaritans are contacted every 6 seconds by people who need their help to deal with difficult emotions, including stress.
Whether it?s stress in the workplace or at home, all the money raised from Feel Good Friday will go towards manning the Samaritans? 24 hour helpline.
At the official website Feel Good Friday you can find out all about ways to register and get involved?or even just make a donation.
But what about you? Are you stressed at work?
5 Signs of a Stressed Workplace
The following signs are strong indicators that stress might be a problem in your workplace:
- High absenteeism and sick days
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- A culture of long working hours
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- A high turnover of staff members
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- Low efficiency of workforce
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If you recognise these signs in your workplace it might be time to take action.
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Stress Relief
Here are a few ways that you can take action to combat your stress levels:
1. Get moving. Aerobic exercise is a great way to lift your mood. Get down to the gym for a work out session or simply take yourself out of the office at lunch time for a brisk walk. It will clear any cobwebs, give your mind a change of scene and allow you to gain some distance from what?s going on at work.
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2. Can?t sleep? Getting enough sleep is vital if you are to cope well with stress of any form. Worrying about NOT sleeping enough can add to your stress. Try having a warm bath and eating a banana before you go to bed at night. Bananas contain potassium which helps you to sleep. If you have an iPod or MP3 player try listening to one of the audios on www.annemorrison.co.uk designed to relieve stress or to boost self esteem.
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3. Try to avoid stimulants like nicotine, alcohol or caffeine which can feel like they are helping but which can exacerbate feelings of stress.
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4. Eat well. Maintaining your blood sugar levels gives you a better chance of regulating your moods. Eating sugary foods can cause your blood sugar levels to crash and leave you feeling depressed and blue and this can make stress feel even worse.
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5. Learn to say ?No?. If you have already got more than enough to do at work saying ?no? can mean that you take control and responsibility for your workload. For help in learning to say ?no? look at?www.annemorrison.co.uk.
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Getting Better
According to the Stress Management Society (www.stress.org.uk), statistics from the government show that by working to reduce stress levels in the workplace:
- You can significantly improve working life for 20% of your staff, with all the knock-on benefits of reduced absenteeism and lower turnover.
- For every ?1 you invest in staff well-being, there?s a return of ?3 in improved efficiency and productivity.
(Source:?http://www.stress.org.uk)
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Happy Feel Good Friday! If you would like more hands-on help in reducing stress in your workplace please get in touch with me via my website www.annemorrison.co.uk
Source: http://www.hypnosisselfhelp.co.uk/?p=803
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