These days, stress at work is a given & especially for women who are juggling a million things at once. However, they know just how to keep that stress in check. Many successful women have some hacks that fit the unique challenges that they face in the workplace. Here are ten empowering strategies that women use to handle workplace stress. Rather than surviving the workday grind, you can thrive & grow—maybe even enjoy it!
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Power Posing for Confidence
Before heading into stressful meetings or presentations, successful women practice power posing in private. To do so, they’ll stand with a confident posture for a couple of minutes—think Wonder Woman stance. It comes from the idea that our body language can influence our mental state. Doing so makes you feel more powerful & reduces your stress. A simple posture can completely change your day!
Deskercise to De-stress
You don’t need a gym to manage stress—deskercise, or exercising at your desk, helps women to incorporate stress-busting physical activity into their busy days. This includes chair squats and desk push-ups. By doing so, they get a fun break from the nine-to-five as they release their tension right in the cubicle. It’s really that easy!
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Aromatherapy at Work
Many women have brought aromatherapy into the workplace to make things a little calmer. Scents like lavender for relaxation or peppermint to improve focus are rather subtle yet they’re great at managing your stress throughout the day. Essentially, you’re turning your workspace into a place that reduces your stress—instead of building it.
Laughter Clubs
Yes, you read that right—some workplaces have introduced laughter clubs to fight stress. Really, the idea is simple. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins & this helps to reduce stress levels. Together, these sessions are fun and they remind everyone that it’s okay to take a laughter break now & then. Have a chuckle!
Coloring Breaks
Adult coloring books have made a comeback, partly because coloring is quite meditative. Some women keep a coloring book and pencils at their desks for quick breaks so they can clear their minds—can you blame them? It’s a return to the simple joys of childhood. In doing so, you’ll have a creative escape from the pressures of work.
Virtual Reality Relaxation
During your coffee break, you can try escaping to a beach or a quiet forest and it’s all thanks to virtual reality (VR) relaxation sessions. They’ve become rather popular for women who want to manage their stress at work. With VR headsets, they can pretend they’re somewhere much more calming and get a mental break from the office. And it comes without ever leaving their desk!
Plant Therapy
Lots of successful women bring nature indoors by keeping plants at the desk, which is more than just an aesthetic choice. Science shows that tending to a small garden gives you a sense of calm & satisfaction. Even a single plant helps! While they might seem small, just the act of nurturing act is enough to make a difference in workplace stress.
Silent Disco De-stress
Some women are getting creative with silent discos as a team-building & stress-reduction activity. All you have to do is wear headphones and then dance to your own choice of music in a shared space. How fun is that?! You’ll shake off stress & bond with colleagues without disturbing the entire office.
Gamification of Tasks
Turning work tasks into a game makes them more enjoyable and, in turn, less stressful. That’s why lots of women create personal challenges & set up reward systems to turn productivity into a game. This way, the mundane becomes exciting. They feel motivated in the playful competition with themselves—or others.
Fantasy Vacation Planning
Planning your dream vacation is a great mental escape from work stress, even if you’re not actually going to take it! Try researching destinations and creating itineraries. Then, imagine yourself in exotic locations to get a nice distraction. It’ll make the stress of work seem far away, if only for a little while. And who knows? If you work hard enough, you might be able to get there in the end so keep on trying!
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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