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1. I’m MAD as HELL and I can’t TAKE this ANYMORE! www.healthybites.com.pk
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3. What’s in it for You? What’s Stressful? Sources of Stress Environmental Sources of Stress Psychological Sources of Stress Stress Busters Stress Management Quiz www.healthybites.com.pk
4. Stress at Work Stress can be caused from anything as small as where you will order your next meal from or, as bigas implementing a change that involves the ENTIRE ORGANIZATION www.healthybites.com.pk
5. Enter Ahmed Ahmed has recently graduated and is working as an Assistant Brand Manager in a renowned FMCG www.healthybites.com.pk
6. These days when you meet Ahmed he is often irritable, complaints of various physical aches, is often preoccupied in thoughts of work, and is usually stressed out www.healthybites.com.pk
9. Bad lighting What Ahmed should do? Natural daylight and indirect lighting are healthier. Talk to his manager about installing light controls and task lighting in his workstation that would allow him to control their own lighting. Bad lighting is giving Ahmed eye strain and frequent headaches www.healthybites.com.pk
10. Poor ventilation What Ahmed should do? Use green plants to improve oxygen supply Use materials and finishes that minimize volatile organic compound off-gassing It increases productivity and reduces the number of sick days Ahmed’s office is poorly ventilated. It accumulates carbon dioxide, fumes given out by office machinery, food, trash, and personal colognes. www.healthybites.com.pk
11. Ergonomics What Ahmed can do? Ergonomically design his workplace Use armrests in his chair Place mirrors to see what’s going on behind his back instead of stretching his neck every time Use kneeling chairs Walk around the office after every after Awkward seating arrangements can cause operator fatigue and discomfort www.healthybites.com.pk
12. Noise What Ahmed can do? Get sound absorbing wall panels at work Wear noise canceling headphones, ear buds, iPods etc. Chalk out phone etiquettes for everyone Getting interrupted by ringing phones, people talking loudly or laughing in the office can cause stress www.healthybites.com.pk
14. Apart from Environmental sources of stress Ahmed talks about some of the other workplace issues that are occupying his mind these days www.healthybites.com.pk
15. Work! Ahmed finds himself unable to handle too much work. The pressing deadlines are making him lose sleep. www.healthybites.com.pk
16. Job Autonomy At work Ahmed sometimes feels that he is not being recognized and feels unappreciated. He likes to be in charge of his projects but his mates don’t want him in total control www.healthybites.com.pk
17. Job Ambiguity Ahmed feels that there is a lot of communication gap between the top management and the middle order. Company direction and policies are not clear and ambiguous. www.healthybites.com.pk
18. Job Insecurity Ahmed also feels that recession is going to take away his job. Job insecurity increases stress when companies aren’t making money and may have to make job cuts. www.healthybites.com.pk
19. What Ahmed should do??!! Conjure up courage to squash the stress Use our tried and testedSTRESS BUSTERS www.healthybites.com.pk
20. Take Deep Breaths Ahmed should clear his mind of all worries and focus on a warm bright light, breathing slowly and deeply in and out in regular counts of 5. www.healthybites.com.pk
21. Prioritize He should set realistic goals and learn to prioritize. Listing things in the order of their importance would let him allocate time and resources efficiently. www.healthybites.com.pk
22. Exercise Exercise would help Ahmed revitalize! Even if he doesn’t rollerblade or jog, a brisk 45 minute walk can do wonders as can skipping rope or a refreshing swim. www.healthybites.com.pk
23. Talk things Out Ahmed should find a mate or a workplace buddy or a mentor who can give positive advice about his work problems and stresses. This will help him see things in more clear perspective and you might be able to outline a future course of action. www.healthybites.com.pk
24. A Well Balanced Diet Ahmed should not skip his meals. Healthy diet and nutritional food strengthen the stress buster defenses of body. www.healthybites.com.pk
25. Email a Friend Ahmed should take time out and email a friend. Update her on his life. This would instantly relieve you of stress; when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. www.healthybites.com.pk
26. Take Up a Hobby Get involved in a creative pursuit like painting, drawing, writing, pottery etc. would help Ahmed channel out his negative vibes. Catharsis is always a good stress buster. www.healthybites.com.pk
27. Globe Hopping A journey by road to an exotic get away can do the trick. Ahmed should take out time to observe nature. This would do wonders to his emotional health. www.healthybites.com.pk
28. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses the sense of smell to heal and restore physical and mental harmony. Essential oils based candles, soaps and bath salts can help Ahmed achieve Nirvana. www.healthybites.com.pk
29. Can you Handle Stress Well? Find out who’s getting squashed under, and who’s mastering it well! www.healthybites.com.pk
