6 Ways to Beat Stress at Work

6 Ways to Beat Stress at Work Everyone suffers with the feeling of stress from time to time, but if its interfering with your productivity, then it may be time to take a step back and try and work out its route cause. Work shouldnt drive you crazy, even if your boss thinks otherwise. Weve put together a list of our top tips on how to defeat stress and put the enjoyment back into work. 1)  Sleeping Getting the right amount of sleep can work wonders for your stress levels. Its definitely easier said than done however, as most experts recommend 8 hours each night which can be near impossible when you have a busy lifestyle. If you find it hard to get enough sleep, each night try and go to bed a little earlier than the previous one. Every little helps! 2) Cut back Its genuinely true what they say a cluttered desk is a cluttered mind. Clearing out your desk will be both very satisfying and also beneficial to your stress levels. 3) Work life balance Having an equal work life balance can work wonders for your stress levels. Turn off emails and work notifications on the weekends and evenings. Basically, leave work at work. Enjoy your time away from work as it will refresh you and boost your productivity when you are at work. 4) Talk about it Whether its with your manager, a colleague or even family/friends, if youre feeling overwhelmed and stressed out it always makes a difference if you talk about it. 5) Exercise Aim to exercise for at least half an hour, 3 times a week. Not only  does it  release endorphins to help you feel good, but its also great for helping your mind feel fresher. 6) Make sensible food choices What you eat can really have an effect on stress and productivity levels. If you eat healthy food at regular intervals your mind is more likely to stay alert. What are you top tips on staying cool at work? Let us know in the comments below! Main image credit: Shutterstock