Make a “to do” list, and take care of important tasks first and eliminate unessential ones. So be realistic about workloads and deadlines. The latest research shows that the more control we have over our work, the less stressed we get. Being able to meet priorities helps us feel a sense of accomplishment and control. Here are a few practical steps we can all take to loosen the grip that stress has on us and win back the balance in our lives. When workers are balanced and happy, they are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are more likely to stay in their jobs. Not only is achieving a healthy work/life balance an attainable goal but workers and businesses alike see the rewards. While we all need a certain amount of stress to spur us on and help us perform at our best, the key to managing stress lies in that one magic word: balance. That statistic alone is enough to raise your blood pressure! The newest research shows that chronic stress can actually double our risk of having a heart attack. Over time, stress also weakens our immune systems, and makes us susceptible to a variety of ailments from colds to backaches to heart disease.
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Stress can zap our concentration, make us irritable or depressed, and harm our personal and professional relationships. In our rush to “get it all done” at the office and at home, it’s easy to forget that as our stress levels spike, our productivity plummets. With so many of us torn between juggling heavy workloads, managing relationships and family responsibilities, and squeezing in outside interests, it's no surprise that more than one in four Americans describe themselves as “super stressed.” And that’s not balanced-or healthy.
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