In April, many companies mark Stress Awareness Month to raise awareness about the symptoms and encourage sufferers to take action to overcome work-related stress issues.
Nadia Brooker, a psychologist at The Priory Wellbeing Center in Dubai, shares six tips to de-stress at your desk.
Emotional freedom technique
Tap a “meridian” point — the eyebrow, side of the eye, under the eye, under the nose, chin, collarbone, under the arm and on top of the head — three to seven times, repeating your negative thought in your head. After each emotion, take a deep breath and exhale.Guided meditation apps
Many apps, such as Headspace, offer different types of meditation from as short as three minutes.Progressive muscle relaxation
PMR involves tensing and releasing muscles in certain intervals. There are guided versions available online for free on YouTube.Deep breathing
Take a deep breath while counting for five to eight seconds, then hold it for the same period of time and repeat.Change the tone
Listening to music can have many benefits, including releasing tension, or take a walk — even it’s just to the water station.Eat healthy
Avoid comfort eating and instead choose food that increases your energy and gives you sustainable nutrients.
