Dominated At Work? Try These Techniques Right Away
It is easy to feel overly anxious, frustrated or even sapped of all energy in a stressful workplace environment. Being stressed at a desk when you have piles of documents to complete. What would you do?
You may not consider meditation when you are at the office, but quick minutes of meditation, it doesn't involve comfortable clothes or certain places. "The idea of meditation is to bring calmness in your mind and relaxation to your body.
Taking out five minutes of meditation practice or what we call the micro-meditative pause, can not only lift your mood. It won't put you to sleep or increases your laziness. Instead, you'll feel energised and ready to take on your task with a clear mind.
SIt. Breathe. Let go!
Mindfulness allows us to live life fully. Fully aware, fully awake, fully alive.”
Here is the quick fix at work:
1. Breatheeee
Notice your body from head to toe while seated. Close your eyes for one minute and observe your thoughts (what are you thinking) Just keep inhaling and exhaling to the same count, and focus on breathing to get longer and steadier. This simple mindfulness practice can help calm your mind. So, next time, do it when you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
2. Fragnance of essential oils
Inhaling something calming is the best way to reach a meditative state. Taking a deep breath and inhaling the fragrance of essential oils out of the bottle, or rubbing a drop on your wrist and back of your ear relives your facial muscles. Lavender oil is not just refreshing to smell, but if you take a conscious whiff, it can also calm you down. Reach out for spice-based oils when you feel uneasy. It will make you feel better than before. You can keep an essential liquid oil, diffuser or rollerball in your desk-side drawer for the best results
3. Bring out a colouring book
Colouring helps the subconscious mind to express itself. It gives it direct access to drive the strain out, clearing brain fog and prolonging focus and concentration in the process,” says Shankar. She suggests keeping a drawing book and a box of crayons in your desk drawer and just doodling or colouring it for a few minutes whenever you are stressed.
4. Plug in
Listen to white noise, relaxing sounds (like that of the sea or the chirping of birds), or even your favourite song as you try to look inwards. “Listening to the sound of Indian classical instruments like the bansuri, sitar, tabla and vocal ragas helps lower blood pressure. The rhythmic loops are used extensively in music therapy to calm the nervous system too.
5. Work on visualisation
If you feel blocked and unable to create your best work, a quick visualisation yogic trick to activate your third eye. Though it works best when you are lying down and relaxed, it also works to give you a break from digital distractions. “Rub your palms to generate heat and cover your eyes. Visualise a bright blazing sun at your Ajna chakra (centre of forehead) and imagine it giving you warmth and light.
Mental Health Matters
Conclusion: We all are struggling to manage stress at work. It may be inevitable but not avoidable. Mental health is more important than work. So, take a pause and breathe without worrying about anything.
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