How to Think Like an Athlete to Reduce Office Stress

Most offices don’t offer on-site massages or time for meditation, but they do offer plenty of stressful situations. As a health- and fitness-conscious person, why not use proven athletic strategies to find ways to stay centered in the workplace.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Map Your Route: Each night, jot down how you’ll begin your workday, what its focus will be, and one thing you commit to accomplishing.

2. Set the Stopwatch: Pick a target time to finish a project and race against the clock—avoid “empty minutes” like you would empty calories.

3. Run Intervals: Focus intently on the task at hand first, then take a short break, like a stress-relieving walk. Breaking during the task can lead you to believe it takes longer than it actually does.

4. Cross-Train: Take a new route to work, rearrange your office or try on a new role or responsibility. Mix up you work routine!

5. Breathe.

Tips & Warnings

• Take care of yourself. A healthy diet and regular exercise plan will help boost energy and confidence, and reduce stress.