• Frustration in the workplace can be minimized by implementing time management techniques.full inbox image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Our bodies run continuously throughout the day accomplishing major and minor tasks, depending on certain factors that contribute to the energy needed to maintain an active lifestyle. A well-balanced diet, 10 to 30 minutes of daily exercise and adequate amounts of sleep have a profound positive effect on personal productivity, efficiency and clarity. Staying organized, planning ahead and knowing when to accept a project and when to delegate ultimately leads to a less stressful environment.
  
  

Sleep, Diet and Exercise

• Regular exercise along with adequate sleep and a well-balanced diet are essential stress reducers.exercise image by IKO from Fotolia.com
  
  Maintaining healthy sleeping patterns reduces stress that would otherwise be caused by lack of focus and attention to detail, resulting in endless hours wasted in having to go back and correct mistakes. Proper sleep ensures getting the job done right the first time. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most experts agree that adults require seven to nine hours of sleep on average.
  
  Daily exercise that is consistent and untaxing, such as walking or jogging 30 minutes a day, promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. It works as an antidepressant, providing the energy needed to remain positive, productive and collected when under pressure.
  
  Along with sleep and exercise, proper diet plays an important role in maintaining stress levels. By reducing daily intakes of known stimulants such as coffee, alcohol and tobacco and replacing them with nutritious meals consumed at regular intervals, the output will be focus and concentration.
  
  

Structure, Organization and Control

• Planning ahead and prioritizing tasks significantly increases productivity.calendar image by Szymon Apanowicz from Fotolia.com
  
  Planning ahead and prioritizing tasks significantly increases productivity and decreases stress by managing time wisely. Knowing what lies ahead curbs surprises and distractions, allowing for meeting deadlines faster. Procrastination is one of the leading causes of stress in the workplace.
  
  Stay organized by breaking down enormous tasks into smaller ones that require minimal time each. Always start every task by investing at least 10 minutes a day, which will make even the most difficult projects that much easier to complete later. Be in control of your time by being punctual and productive.
  
  

Efficiency

• Learn to share your workload.Team work image by huaxiadragon from Fotolia.com
  
  Only take on what you can handle; learn how to delegate tasks. Know what distracts you and limit these distractions. Keep a journal of your day to find pockets of available time that could be used more productively. Give yourself more than enough time to do the job as efficiently as possible with the fewest mistakes, making the most of the time allotted.
  
  

Relaxation, Positive Energy and Balance

• Sitting in silence for 20 to 30 minutes a day helps to reduce stress.yoga image by Jorge Casais from Fotolia.com
  
  Take 20- to 30-minute breaks daily away from noise (e.g., meditation, yoga or prayer) and
  
  seek positive social atmospheres where there will be no mention of work or stress. Seek to balance work and play; too much of either may increase stress levels. Do this while also maintaining good social relations. Also, find support from family and friends to help with staying positive and focused.