{"id":24091,"date":"2010-06-30T10:00:36","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T16:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/?p=24091"},"modified":"2020-09-21T13:33:21","modified_gmt":"2020-09-21T17:33:21","slug":"50-tips-for-managing-stress-and-staying-balanced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/50-tips-for-managing-stress-and-staying-balanced\/","title":{"rendered":"50 Tips for Managing Stress and Staying Balanced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/50-tips-for-managing-stress-and-staying-balanced\/buddha\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-24105\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/buddha.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"buddha\" width=\"330\" height=\"500\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24105 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/buddha.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.businesspundit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/buddha-198x300.jpg 198w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 330px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 330\/500;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Image: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pinksherbet\/4548016109\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D Sharon Pruitt<\/a>\/Flickr<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you reach the bottom line without bottoming out?<\/strong> Balancing a demanding career with a busy life can burn you out. There are ways around this. We&#8217;ve compiled 50 of them below.  <\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Quick Coping Tips<\/font><br \/>\nWhen you&#8217;re in a jam, take a shot of the tips below to refresh yourself. <\/p>\n<p>20 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.happiness-project.com\/happiness_project\/2008\/03\/this-wednesday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">very easy tips<\/a> for lowering your daily stress level. <\/p>\n<p>Have you hit the wall? Try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/stress-blog\/MY01312\/rss=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">refocusing on your goal<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Take a quiet time break to <a href=\"http:\/\/theinvisiblementor.com\/2010\/05\/10\/its-quiet-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">replenish yourself<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/drdeborahserani.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/six-drug-free-ways-to-boost-your-brain.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boost your brain<\/a> without drugs. <\/p>\n<p>Make an appointment <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/anxiety-files\/201005\/make-appointment-your-worries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">with your worries<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/neuronarrative.wordpress.com\/2010\/04\/25\/51-pragmatic-suggestions-mix-match-dismiss-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">51 pragmatic suggestions<\/a> for life management. <\/p>\n<p>Make a quick, informed decision in the <a href=\"http:\/\/quickbase.intuit.com\/blog\/2010\/03\/30\/making-a-decision-in-the-age-of-data-overload\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">age of data overload<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.godanriver.com\/gdr\/lifestyles\/local\/article\/staying_healthy_amid_the_stress\/21071\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Staying healthy<\/a> amidst the stress. <\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Mind Tricks for Long-Term Balance<\/font><br \/>\nFinding balance is akin to sailing on the ocean: Sometimes it&#8217;s easy, sometimes it&#8217;s hard. You don&#8217;t have control over your conditions. But you&#8217;re always adjusting. Here&#8217;s how to stay afloat long-term.<br \/>\n<a href=\"ttp:\/\/www.mayoclinic.com\/health\/stress-blog\/MY01283\/rss=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nLet go of past failures<\/a> to lighten your load today. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/vibert.ca\/wordpress\/?p=54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confronting the need<\/a> to be special could help you relax. <\/p>\n<p>How work, love and play <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/the-good-life\/201004\/parsing-positive-psychology-work-love-and-play\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">build a positive life<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Finding people to support you when you pursue scary goals <a href=\"http:\/\/daveshearon.typepad.com\/daveshearon\/2009\/07\/on-pursuing-scary-goals.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">makes everything easier<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Inaction can <a href=\"http:\/\/sobeorganized.blogspot.com\/2010\/04\/price-of-inaction.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cause more harm<\/a> than stepping into a stressful situation. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motivationalmemo.com\/thoughts-forts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">words in your head<\/a> have everything to do with stress. <\/p>\n<p>How to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/how-to-get-perspective-on-your-life\/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+pickthebrain%2FLYVv+%28PickTheBrain%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get perspective<\/a> on your life. <\/p>\n<p>Fear of getting knocked down <a href=\"http:\/\/darrenhardy.success.com\/2010\/04\/getting-knocked-down\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isn&#8217;t worth it<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Successful people make tons of mistakes. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.successcircuit.com\/articles\/did-i-fail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here&#8217;s why<\/a> you should emulate them. <\/p>\n<p>Being decisive helps alleviate stress. Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.primermagazine.com\/2010\/learn\/map-it-or-scrap-it-the-real-secret-to-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map it or scrap it<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.diary4life.com\/how-fussy-are-you-about-things-in-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fussiness stop you<\/a> from crafting a fulfilling life. <\/p>\n<p>Refocus by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ameaningfulexistence.com\/2010\/05\/14\/the-first-step-in-finding-meaning-for-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finding meaning<\/a> in your life. <\/p>\n<p>What you <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beatthemonster.com\/the-w-in-power\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have to give up<\/a> in order to live a more balanced life. <\/p>\n<p>Learn to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/happiness-in-world\/201005\/handling-transitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">navigate transitions<\/a>, and you&#8217;ll learn to navigate life itself. <\/p>\n<p>Attachments and aversions can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanmonk.net\/789\/attachment-judging-mind\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drive you nuts<\/a>. How to manage them. <\/p>\n<p>Instead of <a href=\"http:\/\/scienceblogs.com\/cortex\/2010\/05\/patience.php?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+scienceblogs%2FwDAM+%28The+Frontal+Cortex%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vying for instant gratification<\/a>, try your hand at patience. <\/p>\n<p>What <a href=\"http:\/\/the-mouse-trap.com\/2010\/04\/28\/am-happy-will-broaden-and-build-am-angry-will-narrow-and-save\/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheMouseTrap+%28The+Mouse+Trap%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">positive emotions<\/a> have to do with broadening and building. <\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Stress and the Workplace<\/font><br \/>\nWhere, when, and how you work can seriously affect your quality of life. <\/p>\n<p>Workplace stress means employees are <a href=\"http:\/\/dawnwillis.wordpress.com\/2010\/05\/16\/why-workplace-stress-means-employees-are-singing-the-sunday-blues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">singing the Sunday blues<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Overtime <a href=\"http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/family-health\/heart\/articles\/2010\/05\/11\/overtime-boosts-heart-attack-risk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boosts heart attack risk<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, more work <a href=\"http:\/\/positivepsychologynews.com\/news\/sherri-fisher\/2010050510847\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leads to<\/a> lower achievement. <\/p>\n<p>A business case for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.worksmartlivesmart.com\/files\/File\/articles\/1015-Corporate_Wellness_A_Business_Case.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">corporate wellness programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Check out new career ideas to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strictly-stress-management.com\/job_related_stress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">help you<\/a> with your stressful life. <\/p>\n<p>5 high-paying, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservativerefocus.com\/blog5.php\/2010\/05\/16\/5-high-paying-low-stress-jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low stress jobs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Stress and Sleep<\/font><br \/>\nMissing sleep is like putting an amplifier on your stress. These tips may help. <\/p>\n<p>Getting enough sleep is a huge benefit for reducing stress. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.getinthehotspot.com\/how-to-sleep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to do it<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>6 things to do <a href=\"http:\/\/www.halfadozenmonkeys.com\/6-things-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=6-things-to-do-when-you-cant-sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">when you can&#8217;t sleep<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Rethinking Stress<\/font><br \/>\nIs stress always bad? Not exactly. Here&#8217;s what we mean. <\/p>\n<p>You have more control of stress and your health <a href=\"http:\/\/stress.about.com\/b\/2010\/05\/11\/stress-and-your-health-you-have-more-control-than-you-think.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">than you think<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>There are different kinds of stress. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stress-management-for-peak-performance.com\/types-of-stress.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some are even good for you<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes opportunities <a href=\"http:\/\/thinkingpark.info\/2010\/04\/exam-was-drawing-closer-in.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disguise themselves<\/a> as impossible situations. <\/p>\n<p>Change is stressful&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/talentdevelop.com\/3327\/resistance-to-change-change-is-hard-except-when-it%E2%80%99s-not\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">until it&#8217;s not<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Interruptions can <a href=\"http:\/\/www.e-quidam.com\/theblog\/?p=488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">actually help you<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/the-myth-stress\/201004\/the-myth-stress-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myth of stress<\/a> revealed. <\/p>\n<p>What happens when you have <a href=\"http:\/\/gilpizano.com\/helpful-insights\/simply-time\/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gilpizanofeed+%28gilpizano.com%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">too much to do<\/a> and too little time to get it done. <\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let others <a href=\"http:\/\/omareduardo.com\/2010\/04\/02\/dont-let-others-define-success-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">define success for you<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Follow the rules and <a href=\"http:\/\/daveanddawncook.com\/follow-the-rules-and-suffer-the-consequences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">suffer the consequences<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mindhacks.com\/blog\/2010\/01\/american_madness.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Consider your culture<\/a> before letting yourself be labeled. <\/p>\n<p>How stress <a href=\"http:\/\/harmonytherapist.wordpress.com\/2010\/05\/16\/how-stress-affects-your-physical-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affects your physical health<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.innate-intelligence.com.au\/blog\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay up to date<\/a> on studies about stress, relaxation, and productivity. <\/p>\n<p><font size=+1>Lessons in Balance<\/font><br \/>\nBalance is an art and a science. It takes time. Here are some things you can learn from the world around you. <\/p>\n<p>What can overreactions in the stock market <a href=\"http:\/\/walterjacobsonmd.wordpress.com\/2010\/05\/07\/what-can-overreactions-in-the-stock-market-teach-us-about-our-personal-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teach us<\/a> about our personal relationships? <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re shy, <a href=\"http:\/\/drjohnblog.guidetoself.com\/2010\/03\/24\/top-ten-tips-to-alleviate-social-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here are 10 tips<\/a> to alleviate social anxiety. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/stanleybronstein.com\/balance-through-meditation\/?utm_source=feedburner&#038;utm_medium=feed&#038;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mrpositioning+%28Stanley+F.+Bronstein%29\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Achieve balance<\/a> through meditation. <\/p>\n<p>What dogs <a href=\"http:\/\/www.psychologicalscience.org\/onlyhuman\/2010\/04\/dog-tired-what-hounds-can-teach-us.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can teach us<\/a> about self-discipline. <\/p>\n<p>Sometimes you really <a href=\"http:\/\/helpingpsychology.com\/weather-rain-and-suns-influence-on-mood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">can blame the weather<\/a> for your mood. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image: D Sharon Pruitt\/Flickr How do you reach the bottom line without bottoming out? 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