workplace is fast-paced<\/a>, highly changeable and at times unpredictable. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out these 10 tips from our diverse workforce for reducing stress at work and increasing motivation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n We are hardwired for human connection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nSpeak to at least one person outside of your workplace and your household everyday<\/li> Look out for opportunities to talk to colleagues over video or in-person rather than solely relying on chat or email<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nGo tech-free:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nVigorously defend 30 – 60 minutes for a lunch break away from your computer and away from tech devices<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nMoving around will help with reducing stress at work!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTake a walk two or three times a day to break up the work day with bursts of exercise and movement<\/li> Use a sitting to standing desk to help improve posture and circulation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nOxygenate:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nJust as important as hydrating, pause and breathe. Use apps or classes to practice breathing deeply and breathwork as a release for stress and anxiety<\/li> Select a meaningful word, statement or quote for the year that keeps you focused and motivated. Keep this in view on your monitor, a screensaver, on your desk or pinned to the wall<\/li> Keep plants or fresh flowers in your workspace<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nKnow your burnout signs and act on them before it\u2019s needed: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGet observant about the length of time you can focus before needing a break to renew concentration and take short breaks as often as you need to. <\/li> Every day do at least one thing that energises* you – talking to a friend, playing sport, creating art, cooking, gardening, reading, listening to music; whatever it is that helps you feel energised, motivated and vital. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n*not to be confused with activities that drain your energy levels instead of replenishing them<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Stress levels going up (and staying up) is a common challenge most of us face in the workplace, often on a daily basis.\u00a0 Today\u2019s workplace is fast-paced, highly changeable and at times unpredictable. Check out these 10 tips from our diverse workforce for reducing stress at work and increasing motivation. We are hardwired for human…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":18346,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"episode_type":"","audio_file":"","transcript_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[283],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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