I actually stumbled across this article/write-up/information (whatever you want to call it) in yahoo.com while aimlessly surfing the net 1 day and it happened to be on the day when I got back home from a long, exhausted day at work...... I thought to myself, " Oh god I really need to check that out man......"
But I feel some of the tips are not really that helpful/applicable...... I really hope those peeps who are equally stressed can gain some "enlightenment" from these tips...... Incredibly long post ahead therefore it took me forever to get it done. And in between editing/composing it, I stopped for a few days coz it's just too long and I ever thought of giving up for something simpler. Sorry for the lack of post recently due to this "big" project...... Ok I shall cut the crap......
Tip #1
Hmmm...... Ok point noted.
Tip #2
Tip #3
We always managed to squeeze in some fun amidst the war thou.
Tip #4
Should really apply to some of the people in my workplace too......
Tip #5
Resist micromanaging
Ya lor...... If you really wants things your way then do everything yourself!!
Tip #6
Get the sleep you need
Stress until cannot sleep properly...... So how??
Tip #7
Try getting to work 10-15 minutes early
My work starts at 8.45am but I always reach around 8am...... Still stress......
Tip #8
Take regular breaks
OMG...... This one is IMPOSSIBLE...... And that guy seems like taking a nap rather than a break......
Tip #9
Take a walk at lunch, or do some stretching exercises, or jumping jacks, or something
Wah lau! As if my job is'nt physical enough!!
Tip #10
Don't overdo the caffeine
Tea counted also??
Tip #11
Don't skip breakfast or lunch
I dun skip breakfast but I just wish I have more time for it......
Tip #12
Learn to recognize symptoms of stress (anxiety, headache, anger) so you can nip it in the bud
No time to deal with it seriously......
Tip #13
Make some friends/allies at work
Luckily I have a bunch of nice co-workers......
Tip #14
Talk about your stress, to somebody
My cat does wonders for me......
Tip #15
Pay attention to your breathing; slow it down, deepen it
Sorry too busy to even breathe......
Tip #16
Post family photos (or other images that make you happy) in your workspace
I dun think we are allowed to paste anything on the dental chair......
Tip #17
Focus on the now (i.e., don't agonize over the past, don't fret over the future)
In another words, be unapologetic and dun plan for the future......
Tip #18
Take some alone time
I always loved my me time......
Tip #19
Find harmless ways to vent; e.g., cry, or punch a pillow
For me its either shopping or eating!!
Tip #20
Vary your routine
I feel most of the tips here are N.A
Tip #21
Stop trying to multitask
Its a sad reality of the need for multi-tasking......
Tip #22
Remind yourself of what's really important in life
My cat sometimes waits at the door too......
Tip #23
Beef up your skills; become better and faster at what you do
How to work fast and not get stressed??
Tip #24
Make sure you truly know what is expected of you (you may need to talk to your boss)
Inviting troubles?? No way......
Tip #25
Try looking at situations from different points of view
Hmmm......
Tip #26
Seek work that suits your personality
Hmmm yeah......
Tip #27
Learn to say "no."
Ok. Talk to my hand.
Tip #28
Always have a fallback plan (a "Plan B")
This is hilarious shit!!
Tip #29
Get better organized
Yeah I like this kind of "Organisation"
Tip #30
Clean up workspace clutter
Never ending clutter......
Tip #31
Stop procrastinating
No, that's not me obviously even though I do procastinate sometimes......
Tip #32
Make your workspace as ergonomic as you can
Tip #33
Wear clothes that are comfortable and that you look good in
Usually I dun bother to dress up if I'm gonna just go work and go home after that...... And I cant wear dresses since I'm riding......
Tip #34
Try some "positive affirmations."
Like self-deceiving leh......
Tip #35
Learn to manage your boss
I rather don't...... Just leave me in peace......
Tip #36
Meditate/pray/contemplate
Whahahaha......
Tip #37
Avoid negative people as much as you can
They always come to me how to avoid??
Tip #38
Write down the things you like about your job
Wahahaha damn funny......
Tip #39
Make a list of all your achievements in the last year
Yeah......
Tip #40
Get clear on your life goals and take a step, no matter how small, toward those goals every day
My goals everyday is to be able to knock off on time...... Can??
Tip #41
Learn to love yourself as you are
I really do!
Tip #42
Put a smile on your face
Miaomi never fails to make me smile......
Tip #43
Get a hobby that makes you happy
Yeah mine too......
Tip #44
Learn to prioritize. Learn to delegate
There's a fine line between lazy and able to delegating......
Tip #45
Stop comparing yourself to others
I never cause I know there is no end to it......
Tip #46
Ask for help when you need it
Dun wanna trouble others......
Tip #47
Break big jobs into bite-size pieces
Doesn’t apply to my type of work/job......
Tip #48
Know your limitations and let others know them too
Some people just dun care......
Tip #49
Don't try to control what is uncontrollable
I dun even want to care......
Tip #50
Hang in there!
I'm also about to aaaaaaahhh... splat......
That's all folks...... I'm going crazy just editing it......
Signing off......
