Relaxation techniques
While it may be common knowledge that work often causes stress, the ways to relieve that stress are less well known. Discover a few great ways to chill out here, as well as the importance of workplace stress management and practicing relaxation techniques.
If you’re currently feeling stressed, anxious, or simply wish to feel a little calmer, carry on reading for plenty of ways you can unwind and relieve stress at work.
Use all your senses
Discover how to reduce your cortisol levels, and excess tension in your body, through these simple relaxation techniques that you can use at work. Just like exercise, finding the right mental health exercises and relaxation activities can take a few tries. We’re all different, and enjoy different experiences, so give a few of these a go the next time you’re feeling stressed.
Each scent has a unique personality
- focus on your breathing
- make yourself a cup of tea
- read a book or magazine for a few minutes
- run an errand away from your desk
- pour yourself a glass of water
- get off social media
- book a massage or SPA treatment
- take a walk around the block
- listen to your favourite song
- look for a local exercise class or gym
- practice mindfulness at work
- get to know your stress
- doodle for a few minutes
- meditate for a minute
- recall a previous holiday or peaceful place
- make your own self-care plan
- talk about mental health
