Not enough time, so many things to do and project deadlines are coming up. Stress is closing in on all of us. Stress affects not only the way we do job, but also our bodily health. While we cannot make stress go completely away, there are some things we can do to reduce our stress levels and make us happier and more productive. Some people say ‘the best thing to solve your job’s problem is to love your job first.’
Here are 10 things you can do to love your job:
1. Do not use “I have to…”, use “I get to…”
Even the most miserable of tasks seem easier and less stressful if you get to do them. It seems like a reward. By removing that feeling that you “have” to do something, you have reduced some pressure and stress.
2. Keep fun stuff on your desk
I like to put some of my toy and my girlfriend pictures on my desk. I saw my girlfriend pictures while I was so stressful. It gave me something mental and physical to do at the same time, and helped add relaxation.
3. Tackle the most stressful tasks first
As we become more tired, our stress defenses go down, so it is best to handle the most stressful events when your body is most alert and rested.
4. Walk away from your desk
Getting away from the desk and exercising for just a couple minutes can reduce stress remarkably. If you can get away for a walk, that is even better. Think about pleasant thoughts and not about your problems.
5. Breathe deeply
Headache expert Dr Jeffry Finnigan in his book, “Life Beyond Headaches”, says that one of the main keys to a healthy body is getting oxygen, which you cannot do if you are slumped over and stressed out.
Take a few minutes away from your work, close your eyes and breathe deeply and slowly. If you can stop and breathe deeply for 10 minutes a couple of times a day, you can reduce your stress level dramatically.
6. Make yourself at home
Personalise your workspace. Surround yourself with photographs of home, posters from favorite movies or plants and flowers. Familiar objects help you to relax.
7. Drink orange juice
Scientists have discovered that vitamin C can reduce the production of stress hormones
8. Sing a song
This tip does double duty. Singing relaxes the body and helps you breathe more deeply. But be considerate
9. Watch a funny video
Laughter, like singing, gets more oxygen into your lungs, so watch something that really makes you laugh out loud.
10. Find out more about stress
Read a book, listen to an audiobook or watch a documentary about it. You will discover that there are many ways to overcome stress and cope with stressful situations.
No matter what kind of work you do, you will experience some form of stress. Do not let it overwhelm you. You can learn to control by LOVE it

