Job stress costs women their health

Although the real culprit is the dynamics of a busy, and perhaps poorly organised, workplace, there are some solutions you can implement to reduce your personal level of stress while at work.

Stress Reduction Tips:

• Try to develop a support system at your workplace by simply making friends with your work colleagues
• Try Yoga -- a great stress reducer that can be practised in the office.
• If you can, listen to your favourite soothing music while at work
• Be sure to get a good night's sleep every night
• Take a break -- walk away from your desk for five minutes to give yourself time to think clearly and relax
• Research a stress management class
• Close your eyes for a minute and visualise yourself somewhere peaceful and relaxing
• If stress is a serious problem in your workplace, discuss the possibility of restructuring your workload with your manager

Stress poses a serious threat to your body and mind, so it's crucial to find balance in your job before it makes you ill. Battling workplace stress will help you improve your health and your quality of life -- take action and relax.