Managing Stress

With all the turmoil in the markets and economy, I thought it made some sense to pull an article on stress management.  I have one from a physician that was in The Green Magazine in July/August 2008 that I had ripped out which seems to offer some practical hints.

• Be realistic
• Make yourself a priority
• Shed the superhero suit
• Do not look too far ahead
• Add regular exercise to your daily to-do
• Eat a well-balanced diet
• Explore prayer and meditation

Since stress can caus physical and psychological problems, these are all things we should take into account in managing our lives.  And, importantly, these are things we should pass on to our children and our team members.

Although living close to that line of being too stressed out can motivate some people, in general it is a problem.  It has been linked to lots of issues which can limit people’s productivity.

So, don’t get stressed out.  Go out for a walk.  Drink some water, and take some time to reflect on life.