Want to Stay Relaxed

While a little pressure is good for us, stress can become a problem when the demands placed on us are too great.  Symptoms of stress can include:

• Irritability
• Sleep disturbance
• Poor concentration
• Palpitations
• Headaches
• Backache
• Anxiety
• Depression

Top Tips to Reduce Stress:

• Do not delay tasks you don’t like doing
• Learn to prioritise
• Learn to say no
• Reduce caffeine levels
• Take a break at lunchtime
• Try to deal with one task at a time
• Get some contrast between work and home life
• Learn to relax
• Talk to someone if you feel under pressure