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Daily Active Steps to Reduce Stress
Start your day a bit earlier – perhaps before the rest of your office – and rattle off a couple of early jobs, building extra momentum for the day ahead.
Can you start 30 mins earlier tomorrow?
We all want to do as much as we can. It can feel awkward to say ‘no’ or ‘i’m not sure I can cope’. But a colleague, friend or family member will prefer upfront honesty. You never know, your boss may be willing to compromise…
(Note to self) It’s always better to under-promise and over-achieve.
Is it possible to free up time in the day for what really matters?
In a working environment, correspondences can be made shorter and more concise. Meetings kept short and sharp. Where possible – delegate.
Sometimes it’s possible to release time by cutting down on certain activities – TV, surfing the web, shopping… even time in the pub.
Household post (note to self – you know, James: when you leave it unopened for a week and then, when you finally get around to it, discover an important, and perhaps missed deadline, date or bill?!)
Bills – If possible, pay it straight away so you know it’s done. You’re going to have to pay it eventually – why put it off? Then file away.
Emails/text messages – I think people appreciate it when you respond straight away, as much as possible. They don’t have to be long.
Telephone calls – Try and see every phonecall as an opportunity to connect and have a positive conversation with someone.
Practise adopting this ‘only touch once’ approach today as much as you can – it may help you stay on top of your jobs more, feel calmer and more connected.
