Leaders often have to manage greater stress than others, but tricks to dealing with such stress can be learned and certain symptoms should signal change, says neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart.
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Information overload —
Think you're being super efficient by tackling four tasks at once? Chances are you're not —and it's only decreasing your productivity while increasing your stress.
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Roll with it —
Taking even a one-minute break from daily stress can do wonders, says life coach Michael Chaskalson. "Im interested in helping organizations function more effectively for the sake of society," he said.
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Switch off —
Many CEOs such as Martha Stewart look to some form of mindfulness, or meditation, to keep stress in check.
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Digital dismay —
The digital age has meant stress has actually increased for many of us, agree experts.
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Talk it over —
Being open emotionally, whether with a friend or a psychologist, is one of the best ways of working through our stress.
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Tune out —
The pressure to always be connected via social media is often unhelpful to our stress levels.
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Caffeine jitters —
Though it may feel like a warm hug, coffee, tea and sugary snacks often agitate our stress levels and make us more anxious.
