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Stress and your health

Jul-20-2009 By Christine

Stress can make you sick. And studies have come out proving that stress at work is contributing to disease. Diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Other things that can result from job stress are obesity, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. The higher the stress level at work, or in general, the more likely they were to develop these kinds of diseases. So you are stressed at your job and it doesn’t matter if you have effective leadership skills, what can you do to reduce it? The good news is that there are things you can do to help manager your stress levels, and in turn, make your life a lot healthier.

The first thing you need to do is be able to identify what is stressing you out. If you can do that, you can come up with ways to combat these stressors and become healthier and happier. A good start is getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is how the body rejuvenates itself. Try not to drink too much caffeine before bed or throughout the day, because that can keep you awake and it’s a vicious cycle. How are you going to participate in customer service training if you can’t keep your eyes open? Not well, that’s the answer. Plus it’s a lot more difficult to concentrate when you are tired.

Another way you can reduce stress is by making sure you get the proper amount of exercise. Being at a healthy weight will do amazing things for your overall well-being. Exercise will also help elevate your mood and it will help you sleep better as well. And you don’t need to run marathons either. Just an hour of brisk walking, say with your dog can do wonders for your help if you make it a habit. Eating well also can help significantly.

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