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Thu, 20 Apr 2006
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Coping with Stress working at home.By Amrou Sukhon
So what is working at home, and coping with
stress, really all about? The following reports
includes some fascinating information about
working at home, and stress --info you can use
not just the old stuff they used to tell you.
Most of us have been stressed working at home at
some point. Aside from the stress of having to
find new clients and new jobs, we often encounter
stress because jobs come in mad, occasional
bursts. Some days our to do list is almost empty,
and the following days it seems like we can
hardly keep up.
Deadlines can be overwhelming, and when one is
affected, effectiveness plunges. The brain is no
longer focused on creativity and action.
When stress level stack up, here what to do.
First, reduce stress by... Stopping. Sounds a bit
basic, and it's really hard to do, just stop.
Stress can cause health problems or make problems
worse if you don't learn ways to deal with it.
The next step is to find a way to deal with your
stress. A simple way is to avoid the circumstance
that leads to our stress--but often this is not
feasible. Another way is to change how we react
to stress. This is often the best way.
Well, it's time to take heart and set a few
simple strategies in place that will keep us in
control of our time...and our sanity.
Tips for dealing with working at home stress-
1) Eat a healthy, balanced diet rich in fruits
and vegetables. Reduce or eliminate caffeine
(coffee, black and green tea, cola drinks, and
chocolate). Because caffeine is a stimulant, it
can make you feel more anxious.
2) Exercise. It relieves tension and provides a
timeout from stressful situations.
3) Try to take time everyday to slow down and do
something you enjoy, even if it is just for a few
minutes. Reading a magazine, playing with your
dog, listening to music, reading a book or any
other activity that helps you forget the stresses
of your day can calm you and help you remember
what is important.
4) Work at being cheerful and optimistic. Use
humor to lighten difficult situations.
5) Take very long, relaxing deep breaths anytime
you notice you're feeling stressed.
6) If the nature of any of your tasks allow it,
call upon a colleague who can help you. If you've
never done this before, now is the perfect time
to start. The nice thing about this sort of
arrangement is your colleague will most likely
send jobs your way when he or she gets
overloaded. (Warning: do not hand over tasks that
must be carried out only by you as the principal
of the business. Your reputation is important.)
7) Organizing and simplifying your life. If one
of your main sources of stress is the sheer
number of things that need to be done, getting
organized should help you feel more at peace. A
good sense of organization will also make you
more efficient. Simplifying your life also should
help you feel less overwhelmed.
Set Achievable Daily Goals. If you finish a task
ahead of schedule, start the next... but stick to
a definite cut-off time each day. What you are
doing this week is set up a system that will
continue to work for you.
Follow these tips and before you know it, your
home business dream will be on track once again.
That's how things stand right now. Keep in mind
that any subject can change over time, so be sure
you keep up with the latest news
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Amrou Sukhon is an internet marketing expert who
has successfully promoted many different
affiliate programs, and Helping all who are
determined to succeed. www.goaboutmarketing.com
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