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"Executives can no longer afford to perceive stress reduction as merely a soft skill. It has become a critical business issue." -Harvard Business Review |
Open your mind and step out of the box your thoughts have created. -Gary M. Spolansky |
The 5 Most Common Ways we seek to Escape Stress 1. Alcohol 2. Eating Sweets 3. Caffeinated Drinks 4. Sleeping Pills 5. Prescription Drugs |
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Stress Management of Long Island Mission Statement |
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At Stress Management of Long Island, we seek to assist Businesses, Organizations, Groups and Individuals to relinquish the effects of stress by focusing not on just the obvious causes of stress but also the root causes. Our focus is for each individual to learn how to identify the source of their stress and release it at its source. By understanding where the source of stress comes from we can apply awareness to these areas and often release the root cause much more quickly than through conventional methods. This is where our approach differs from stress reduction programs that seek to create change through behavior alone. To change behavior one must make a concerted effort that can often create as much stress as it was designed to release. This is primarily because the root cause, the root obstacle which is the source of the stress has not been addressed. In our opinion, this is similar to rolling a rock up a hill that is always growing larger. Only a few will be able to do it. We help to level the playing field so to speak, by addressing the root causes of stress while providing insight and new strategies to deal with stressful situations. In this manner, an individual can begin to let go of the limiting behavior that has created the stress allowing them to experience a greater, peace within themselves. Additionally, this inner peacefulness tends to rub off on others at work and/or at home, encouraging a more positive atmosphere of support, growth and acceptance. We invite you to look through our website and learn more about the causes of stress and how it can be alleviated.
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Quck Stress Relief Tip
Stress Relief
Tip #1
Occasionally we all come to a place where we feel like we are in a rut and the routines of our lives make it feel as if we are stagnant. This is even more important in the colder months when their is less sunlight, we exercise less and we tend not to be outdoors as often.
A great way to offset this feeling is to take up a hobby or interest that is diametrically opposed to the work you do or the life you lead. For example, if you do analytical work for a living then perhaps you would enjoy a hobby or activity that had little or nothing to do with analysis - a sport perhaps or maybe something creative. On the other hand if the work you do tends to be on the creative side, you might consider doing something that was more structured, more defined. This change of focus helps to stimulate the opposite side of the brain you are used to using. The right side is related to creative activities while the left side is focused on analytical activities and can serve as a breath of fresh air. It can help you to get a new prospective on your usual routine and perhaps offer insights to problems, questions or concerns you might have that you couldn't see otherwise.
The more that you learn to utilize both sides of the brain, the more readily you will be able to move past where you are and open to new experiences and appreciation of life.
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Fact: Stress results from how you react to your environment and not the other way around.
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How well do You Know the Sources of Stress?
We all think we know where stress comes from, i.e., work, family, financial concerns, etc. and of course these situations do promote stress, however, stress can also come from other events and situations we would not necessarily think of as stressful.
Below is a list of nine True/False statements. List your answers on a piece of paper and click on the link below to see how accurate you are.
1. People with high blood pressure may commonly present a picture of calmness or nonchalance.
True False
2. Executives who make decisions frequently experience a higher level of stress than workers who are not called upon to make many decisions
True False
3. Changing the way events in the environment are perceived is one of the most effective ways of managing stress.
True False
4. Happy events do not cause as much stress as unhappy events.
True False
5. Each of us has an innate protective mechanism against the effects of stress which allow us to prevent the harmful effects of stress.
True False
6. Belief systems have little to do with how a person responds to stressful events.
True False
7. Stress can be generated by any situation that requires a person to adjust their behavior.
True False
8. Short term stress is more likely to cause body damage than long term moderate stress.
True False
9. Most people are aware of what causes them stress and how their bodies respond to stress.
True False
Stress Relief
Tip #2
A great way to release stress is through stretching. Rather than tell yourself you must get through everything on your To Do list without a break, its ok to allow yourself a minute or two to stretch when you are slowing down or feeling stressed. This helps in two ways - the first is that it creates an opportunity for you to step away from your concerns for a few moments and shift your attention away from your work. The second is that as you keep focused on your work, the stress of your focus causes your muscles to tighten and that restricts blood flow through out your body, including to your brain.
Here is a simple stretch that will help you to relax and refresh yourself.
Clasp your hands above your head and extend them as far as you can go while your hands are still clasped. Then extend your forefingers outward so that they are pointed upwards to the ceiling. While you are stretching upwards allow your shoulders to relax as you allow your spine to lengthen. This exercise can be done sitting at your desk or while standing.
Do this several times a day as you feel the need. It will to release the tension in your muscles, restore greater blood flow and help you to more readily focus on your work.