9/19/2016 0 Comments 5 Tips to de-stress at workWho gets stressed at work? I would almost guarantee no one said “not me”. Work can be very stressful and very unforgiving on our overall wellness and health. Usually we either sit all day long or stand all day long. I am not a fan of extremes in any case and both of these are extremes. The tendency to spend time with your back hunched over the key board, running to and from meetings, skipping lunch, or eating at our desks is way too high. To be honest I was one of those people before opening my practice. It is hard to find time to recharge throughout the day. 5 quick and tips to use throughout your work day distress can be the difference between frazzled, all of the place, with a headache you and focused productive you. These have been tried true and tested by both myself and clients.
Shoulder Shrugs Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders forward. Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders forward. Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders forward. Reverse your direction Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders backwards. Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders backwards. Inhale lift your shoulders to your ears, Exhale roll your shoulders backwards. Neck Rolls Tuck your chin. Inhale, roll your chin up to the right. Exhale, Roll your chin back to center. Inhale, roll your chin up to the left. Exhale, roll your chin back to center. Inhale, roll your chin up to the right. Exhale, Roll your chin back to center. Inhale, roll your chin up to the left. Exhale, roll your chin back to center. Inhale, roll your chin up to the right. Exhale, Roll your chin back to center. Inhale, roll your chin up to the left. Exhale, roll your chin back to center. Inhale, untuck your chin. Wrist Stretch Inhale, extend your right arm in front of you. Fingers point towards the ceiling. Place the palm of your left hand against the palm of your right hand. Exhale gently press your right hand with your left hand. Take 3 breathes. Exhale release your hand. Roll your wrist. Inhale, extend your left arm in front of you. Fingers point towards the ceiling. Place the palm of your right hand against the palm of your left hand. Exhale gently press your left hand with your right hand. Take 3 breathes. Exhale release your hand. Roll your wrist. Chair Pigeon Both feet flat to the floor. Inhale, place your left ankle across your right knee. Exhale, engage your left knee down towards the floor without moving your ankle from your knee. Take 3 breathes. Exhale release your ankle of your knee, bringing both feet flat to the floor. Both feet flat to the floor. Inhale, place your right ankle across your left knee. Exhale, engage your left knee down towards the floor without moving your ankle from your knee. Take 3 breathes. Exhale release your ankle of your knee, bringing both feet flat to the floor. 5. Identify things that give you energy. We all have things that drain us and we all have things that give us energy. For example, maybe it is a great playlist, motivational quotes, or family pictures to name a few. When we can surround ourselves and our space with what gives us energy we all ourselves to recharge. It helps to counteract all those energy zappers and drains in our lives. In my office I have a few pictures, an essential oil diffuser, and items in soothing blue color tones. All these things calm my nervous system and gives me energy which helps me to focus and be the best I can be.
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