PROFESSIONALS AND STRESS
Professionals and
Stress
Stress faced by
professionals is a serious cause for concern in a highly competitive world
today as it is a threat to their physical and mental health. Long-term stress
has led professionals to develop many lifestyle diseases like diabetes, high
blood pressure, depression to name a few, at a very young age. Many have become
victims of addiction. They take to alcohol and smoking which are dangerous and
can cause serious health problems. We often read or hear about many highly successful
professionals who succumb to heart attacks and strokes at a very young age.
Stress is not only a threat to the health of the professionals themselves but
also affects the entire organisations. A few
lifestyle changes can work wonders with an individual’s health.
Workplace stress
Workplace stress is
the main cause of deterioration of the health of professionals.
Workplace stress
can stem from the following reasons:
·
Overwork
·
Deadlines to meet
·
Time Constraints
·
Inefficient co-workers
·
Office politics
·
Long hours of work, shifts
·
Lack of training
·
Lack of appreciation
·
Lack of support
·
Lack of job satisfaction
·
Job insecurity
Apart from
workplace stress, managing home and family within the limited time available
and maintaining the work-life balance can cause severe health problems in the
working professional today. Managing stress is imperative for the health of the
professionals, the progress of the organisations that they work for and for
all-round economic development.
In this highly competitive world, the urge to archive is natural but it should not be at the cost of one's health. Achieving goals that are practical and achievable should be the aim. It is necessary to stay focused and be organised to keep stress at bay. At the same time health should be given equal importance, as only when a person is healthy can he be productive and an asset to the organization. The quote-"Good Health and Good sense are two of life's greatest blessings" is very true.
In this highly competitive world, the urge to archive is natural but it should not be at the cost of one's health. Achieving goals that are practical and achievable should be the aim. It is necessary to stay focused and be organised to keep stress at bay. At the same time health should be given equal importance, as only when a person is healthy can he be productive and an asset to the organization. The quote-"Good Health and Good sense are two of life's greatest blessings" is very true.
Lifestyle changes
help
We often read or
hear about many highly successful professionals who succumb to heart attacks
and strokes at a very young age. Many have become victims of addiction. They
take to alcohol and smoking which are dangerous and can cause serious health
problems. Mental disorders like depression and suicidal tendencies have become
common among youngsters today. There is an urgent need to address stress among working
professionals today.
A few lifestyle
changes can work wonders with an individual’s health.
So listed below are
a few Lifestyle hacks to stay fit being a professional:
1. Proper Nutrition
2. Regular Exercise
3. Sleep Well
4. Avoid Addiction
5. Take a Vacation
6. Develop a Hobby
7. Take a break
8. Keep a journal
9. Delegate work
10. Change the Job
1. Nutritious food:
Professionals need to take special care to develop proper food habits. They
need to have nutritious food at all times with due diligence to include all the
nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in their food.
They should avoid fast food and packaged food and try to include natural and
local fresh vegetables and fruits in the daily diet. Skipping meals or
substituting meals with beverages like coffee, tea is not a good idea. Caffeine
may give a momentary boost but will later lead to fatigue and metabolic
disorders. It is important to have regular meals at the proper time throughout
the day to be active
2. Sleep: In today’s
busy hectic world the professionals often sacrifice sleep in order to achieve
their ambitions and dreams which can cause severe health problems. Studies have
proved the importance of sleep for maintaining good health. At least seven to
eight hours of sleep is essential for the human body to stay healthy and fit.
Meditation, Pranayama or breathing exercises and yoga help addressing stress
and have sustained good health
3. Exercise: Regular
exercise will keep a person healthy and fit. Something as simple as a walk or
jog in the park, early in the morning can lift one's spirit. It is better to
spend some time every day at a park or garden. Open green spaces can be
therapeutic. They have a healing effect on the mind and body. If there are no
parks nearby, one should try to convert the balconies or rooftops of their homes
into green spaces and spend time there. Studies have proved that gardening is a
very good stress buster. Everyday access to nature promotes well-being.
4. Take a vacation:
Yes, work is important but so is our health. The professionals usually tend to
give priority to work. It is true that in today’s highly fast-paced world one
has to stay focused to achieve one’s dreams but it should not be at the cost of
one’s health. The Professionals should spend more time with their family and
friends, sharing their experiences and thoughts. They should go on vacation at
least once a year. Travelling to new places and meeting new people can be very
interesting and invigorating.
5. Develop a hobby: No
doubt work is worship but developing a hobby is very necessary to beat stress.
Reading a book, listening to music or even learning to play an instrument can
help relieve stress to a great extent. Join a laughing club or a RUN club, participate in marathons for good causes. Trekking expeditions with friends, participating in adventure sports like bungee jumping and paragliding can be very invigorating.
6. Taking a few breaks
amidst stressful work and practising deep breathing techniques can help calm
the nerves and relieve the stress. A ten to fifteen-minute break can help a
lot. Drinking sufficient water will keep the body hydrated and fit. So a water
break can be had once in a while during the office hours. Sitting continuously
for long hours at the workplace can be detrimental to one’s health. Studies
have proved that a sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits are the main cause
of many lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, weight gain, etc. Many
people are opting for standing work stations to avoid the bad effects of
sitting for long periods.
7. Keeping a journal
and jotting important points helps in organising the work thereby reducing
stress. Preparing a to-do list of all the things to be done the previous day
itself can be very helpful. The next day as the work gets completed, the list
can be updated. Writing has known to be therapeutic. Upgrade your knowledge and
skills often because as the saying goes "knowledge is power". A
professional with good skill and knowledge is always sought after.
8. Addiction:
Professionals often become prey to addiction in order to address the stress in
their lives. They often get addicted to alcohol and cigarettes which are known
to be very harmful and can cause dangerous diseases like cancer and heart
disease. Professionals should seek help when they cannot help themselves with
addiction. Nowadays there are various organisations and institutions to help
people get over their addictions. Relatives and family members can help the
professional in this regard.
9. Overwork, higher
responsibilities and meeting deadlines often lead to stress for the
professional. Stress often leads to panic or anxiety attacks and in extreme
cases can even lead to depression and suicidal tendencies. Hence it is
imperative for the professional to have a positive state of mind and keep a
happy countenance always. A professional should try to delegate the work
properly and not overburden himself. He should learn the art of saying no when
riddled with impossible tasks. He should seek professional help when he is not
able to handle the stress leading to a breakdown.
4 10. Change of Job: When
a professional feels that the job is affecting his health he should
z consider changing the job. There is no dearth of good jobs for the intelligent and able professional today. He can always start his own company, be his own boss with his skill and knowledge. Avoid excess screen addiction. Keep away from devices like cell phone, computers, TV for a little while each day. Instead, read a book, listen to soothing music and contemplate, spend time with children and pets, Imbibing their simple and innocent joys of life.
z consider changing the job. There is no dearth of good jobs for the intelligent and able professional today. He can always start his own company, be his own boss with his skill and knowledge. Avoid excess screen addiction. Keep away from devices like cell phone, computers, TV for a little while each day. Instead, read a book, listen to soothing music and contemplate, spend time with children and pets, Imbibing their simple and innocent joys of life.
4Conclusion:
Incorporating these simple lifestyle
changes can help a lot in reducing stress and improving health and thereby
productivity. Maintaining a work-life balance is important. Organisations
nowadays have realised the importance of health for their employees and are
offering better time limits for achieving targets, flexible work hours, Office
trips, paid vacations and wellness programs apart from encouraging employees by
recognising their good work with incentives and gifts on special occasions.
Group health insurance schemes are also offered by many organisations.
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