Friday, February 29, 2008

Manage Stress




The following should help you tackle the stress-related problems:

* It is beneficial to look for ways to de-stress ourselves physically and emotionally.

*When you feel a little hot under the collar and are ready to burst out, take a TIME OUT!

*Take some time out for yourself - do exercise, yoga or meditation or read books, listen to music, watch television or play your favourite sport.

*Set yourself targets and decide the plan of action.

*Once you complete the assigned task, pamper yourself to a nice dinner or an ice cream. This makes you feel better and gears you up for another hard day.

*For the religious minded, a brief meditation and prayer relaxes mind to a great extent.

*There is nothing like a good hot water bath.

*Being an active listener always helps Wait for the person to finish speaking before drawing conclusions.

*Try putting yourself in the other person's shoes in tricky situations.

*Finally, self-control helps you score better in the long run.

*A nice holiday away from the routine is the ultimate stress-buster.

*Work on your shortcomings.

Believe me, a little patience works wonders!