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How to prioritize self-care in the workplace
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Listen To Your Body
As reaction to panic or stress the body pumps adrenaline, making you breath faster and certain parts of the body feel tight, that makes us prone to often incorrect snap judgments. When having that kind of response, close your eyes, take a few breaths, and take some time to consider your next action.
That buys you time to physically calm down enough to make a more considered choice.
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Other Tips For Better Choices
- Be skeptic, meditate, learn from previous mistakes, know what the data and it’s context means, and trust your informed judgment.
- Focus on the quality of information you’re getting, not the quantity.
- Set a time limit for yourself, and ensure you’re not usi...
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Mind The Limitations Of Your Brain
- Decide important things early in the day, else decision fatigue sets in.
- Have snacks to keep your glucose high, else your brain will respond more strongly to immediate rewards.
- Sleeping or working on something else let’s you unconsciously work on complex ...
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If you’re actively feeling overwhelmed you first need to calm down. Close your eyes for a minute. Focus on breathing deeply. Count your breaths. An alternative is to get a little physical exercise. Take a walk.
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How to Manage Stress at Work
- Take a deep breath. Slow, deep breaths activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which calms you down.
- Don’t dwell on scary thoughts without any productive decisions.
- Give yourself a break. Accept your negative emotions.
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