How to turn Lunch Breaks into Stress Breaks At the clinic we teach participants of the "General Health Care Program" how to utilize their time for lunch breaks into Stress Reduction breaks.
Even more important than tasking out time for nutrition (which should not be substituted), is taking time away from the work environment (Play Time).
How to Deal with Deadlines All businesses have deadlines to deal with, and the reason that they are called deadlines is because they are Killers.
Our program deals with the3 "P" method, which is: 1.
Preparing for stress 2.
Planning for stress 3.
Promoting a program against stress V.
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(Vehicle Postural Analysis) Due to the fact that Business People are continuously in and out of cars, we have developed as part of our program a check list of proper postural means of getting into a car, as well as getting out of the car, and time spent sitting in the car while driving.
Phone Fantasy We have found that many Business People acquire an abundance of Stress through the anticipation of that Very Important Phone Call.
What phone fantasy does is prepares you for the Important Phone Call by means of Imagination Techniques.
Imagining Positive outcome of that Important Call.
Balloon Blowing Techniques for Stress Reduction A method to force you to breathe deeply with inspiration and expiration (unfortunately people just don't breathe properly), thus the Stress Reduction aspect of this technique is by blowing Frustration into the balloon.
Then labeling the balloon with a word, and popping the balloon thus reliving the Frustration.
Walking Therapy By means of taking brisk walks in order to think, and relax, again forcing you to breathe deeply and properly (getting rid of nervous energy).
Sleeping Techniques Deep breathing before going to bed, while conditioning the mind with good productive and positive thoughts to start off the next morning refreshed, and ready for work.
Worry Wonders By use of a small stone, rock, or a key, rubbing the object (no fantasy here please) when feeling nervous or stressful (Similar to Greek worry beads idea).
Toys For Fun (No not Adult toys) Having a collection of small wind-up toys, or a simple puzzle that can be played with on the office desk in order to take a little stress break.
Letter Writing A technique that is used to write to people, harsh words that you would not be able to tell them, then once it has gotten out of your system, the letter is then torn up and thrown away (a marvelous technique for doing away with stress).
Physiologic Response Nervous System Central Nervous System-Brain and Spinal Cord Peripheral Nervous System-Autonomic Nervous System Cranial Sacral Nerves-Nerves of Senses Afferent Fibers Autonomic Nervous System-Efferent Fibers a.
Parasympathetic Nervous System b.
Sympathetic Nervous System 1.
Increased vasoconstriction 2.
Increased blood pressure 3.
Increased heart acceleration 4.
Increased secretion of thick saliva 5.
Increased adrenaline (norepinephrine) hormone 6.
Decreased gastrointestinal activity 7.
Pupil dilation HEALTH ISSUES The number one cause of Death is STRESS The number one cause of Cancer is STRESS The number one cause of Ulcers is STRESS The number one cause of Heart Attacks is STRESS The number one cause of Divorce is STRESS The number one cause of Eating disorders is STRESS The number one cause of Health Issues is STRESS Stop me if you're beginning to see a pattern here! The Only State in which the body is completely void of STRESS is California NO...
Just kidding it is DEATH.
Knowing how to find your own STRESS ZONE.
Women in general usually have Decreased Stress (Emotions, Autogenic).
Body Signs: (Headaches, Digestive Disorders, Hypertension, Sleeping Disorders, Rashes, Allergies, Nervousness, Irritability, Anxiety, etc.
) Formulas: Decreased Stress = Increased Productivity Decreased Stress = Increased Resistance Decreased Stress = Increased Health Decreased Stress = Increased Fun Decreased Stress = Happier/Healthier Marriages/Relationships Remember: HAPPINESS BEGINS WITH HEALTH