It seems to be inevitable that you've had a bad day at the office. Here are some suggestions for putting a dreadful day behind you.
March 1, 2006 (Press Release) --
So you've had a bad day at the office. Nothing seemed to go right, from disastrous client meetings and bungled reports, right down to the deli giving you the wrong sandwich order at lunch.
It happens to everyone at one time or another. But now how do you deal with it when you leave work? Are you going to stomp home and slam all the doors? Take it out on the dog? Let's hope not. Here are some suggestions for putting a dreadful day behind you.
Breathe deeply.
On your way home from work, take a few deep breaths to take in some extra oxygen and calm your nerves. It's simple, effective, and can be done on the bus, train or while you're driving.
Don't walk in the door right away.
If you still feel that swell of anxiety or anger, don't open that door! Instead, turn right around and go for a stroll around the block. Look at the sky; listen to the birds. Try to distance yourself from thoughts of the office and the horrible day you just survived, and just drink in the calm.
Don't drink.
You may be tempted to drown your sorrows with a few belts of liquor. This isn't a good idea. Because alcohol is a depressant, this may only deepen your gloomy mood. It also will make it that much harder to "get back on that horse" the next morning if you're suffering from a headache or hangover.
Exercise.
One of the best ways to shed all that extra stress from a day gone south is to strap on your tennis shoes, grab your iPod and simply take off. Do you like to ride a bike? Jog? Take the dog for an extra-long walk? Whatever mode you prefer, just do it. Burn off the stress through exercise and not only will you have an instant attitude adjustment, you'll be doing something healthy as well. (And your dog will thank you!)
Take up a hobby.
Love to work crossword puzzles? Build ships in bottles? Paint? Knit? Become immersed in your favorite hobby. Focusing on planning or finishing a project will take your mind off the office and ease your tension.
Don't rehash it.
Avoid recapping the whole big, ugly day to your spouse or your best friend. It could refuel your frustration or anxiety, and you may not get the empathy you're looking for.
Laugh.
Sometimes things go so wrong all you can do is throw your hands up and laugh. Laughter is gaining strides in the medical community for helping in all kinds of health situations. So purge those stress hormones from your body with a good, hearty guffaw.
Escape with a book.
Lose yourself in a good book or movie. Nothing sweeps you away from the moment like your imagination.
There are many positive things you can do to combat a bad day at work. But one of the most important things to remember is tomorrow is another day. Try to wake up with a brand new outlook to face a brand new day.
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It happens to everyone at one time or another. But now how do you deal with it when you leave work? Are you going to stomp home and slam all the doors? Take it out on the dog? Let's hope not. Here are some suggestions for putting a dreadful day behind you.
Breathe deeply.
On your way home from work, take a few deep breaths to take in some extra oxygen and calm your nerves. It's simple, effective, and can be done on the bus, train or while you're driving.
Don't walk in the door right away.
If you still feel that swell of anxiety or anger, don't open that door! Instead, turn right around and go for a stroll around the block. Look at the sky; listen to the birds. Try to distance yourself from thoughts of the office and the horrible day you just survived, and just drink in the calm.
Don't drink.
You may be tempted to drown your sorrows with a few belts of liquor. This isn't a good idea. Because alcohol is a depressant, this may only deepen your gloomy mood. It also will make it that much harder to "get back on that horse" the next morning if you're suffering from a headache or hangover.
Exercise.
One of the best ways to shed all that extra stress from a day gone south is to strap on your tennis shoes, grab your iPod and simply take off. Do you like to ride a bike? Jog? Take the dog for an extra-long walk? Whatever mode you prefer, just do it. Burn off the stress through exercise and not only will you have an instant attitude adjustment, you'll be doing something healthy as well. (And your dog will thank you!)
Take up a hobby.
Love to work crossword puzzles? Build ships in bottles? Paint? Knit? Become immersed in your favorite hobby. Focusing on planning or finishing a project will take your mind off the office and ease your tension.
Don't rehash it.
Avoid recapping the whole big, ugly day to your spouse or your best friend. It could refuel your frustration or anxiety, and you may not get the empathy you're looking for.
Laugh.
Sometimes things go so wrong all you can do is throw your hands up and laugh. Laughter is gaining strides in the medical community for helping in all kinds of health situations. So purge those stress hormones from your body with a good, hearty guffaw.
Escape with a book.
Lose yourself in a good book or movie. Nothing sweeps you away from the moment like your imagination.
There are many positive things you can do to combat a bad day at work. But one of the most important things to remember is tomorrow is another day. Try to wake up with a brand new outlook to face a brand new day.
http://www.msn.com/
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