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Stressed Out At Work?

Try these tips to soothe your workday

One of the biggest sources of stress for many people is the workplace, yet your options for stress relief at work may seem limited. But here are some ideas:

Published May 16 2006, 03:45 PM by dloyden

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dvliao said:

I tend to get very stressed and it accumulates as physical tension in my shoulders, neck and back. Over time, the stress is almost debilitating and massage therapy has been one of the most effective forms of stress relief for me. Deep tissue or shiatsu from a therapist who really knows what they're doing and works a lot with office workers (like me) is ideal. The one unfortunate thing is that massage in the US tends to be very costly! At $50+ an hour, it's tough to justify massage on a regular basis. If anyone has suggestions for the Bay Area, I'd love to hear it.
July 3, 2006 3:15 PM
 

solana314 said:

How can you remember to do these things to relieve stress?  When I'm stressed, I'm usually so focused on the things stressing me out that I don't even think about trying to relax.
July 18, 2006 6:40 PM
 

Soopy said:

I like the deep breathing idea.  I can't seem to do that at my desk though.  Even if things are crazy and I'm under a deadline, if I'm so stressed that I can't see straight I'll head to the stairwell and just walk up a couple of flights of stairs and then back down.  I can add the deep breathing to that exercise and it might be even better!  Usually if I can step away from the problem at my desk for even a couple of minutes, when I get back I'm thinking more clearly and it seems to help.  I do this at home too when the kids (6 and 8) and the dogs and the cats and the phone are all going at once.  If I walk out on my back porch or up to my room for a minute or too it really helps.  Serenity now!
November 25, 2006 9:08 PM
 

dalpra said:

I will have to try the deep breathing.  It seems like an easy way to relieve stress.
December 19, 2006 12:35 PM
 

Irish1 said:

Great ideas for relieving stress.  I tend to concentrate on exercise and diet.  I am now more aware concerning stress.
December 22, 2006 7:32 AM
 

klhester said:

I find a walk at lunchtime helps me through my work stress.  I look forward to it in the morning and it regulates my stress in the afternoon because I feel so good after walking.
January 17, 2007 12:07 PM

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