Stress Management

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"There's just not enough time in the day!" Reality is, there is exactly the same amount of time in everyday and that does not ever change. There are, however, factors that affect our perception of time and these factors can be changed. Stress Management skills help to make the most out of one's time and work day.

Factors that affect our perception of stress:

• External pressures for our time: these are usually demands that are out of our control but we can make choices regarding accepting them or not.
• Internal pressures for our time: these are our unconscious beliefs that result in behaviors that can definitely be controlled and can either undermine our best efforts or work in our behalf.

Why things do not get done:

1. No clear goals
2. Lack of priorities
3. No daily plan
4. Attempting to do to much
5. Perfectionism
6. Snap decisions and indecision
7. Crisis management
8. Ineffective delegation
9. Interruptions
10. Procrastination

Tips and Techniques:

1. Identify goal
2. Plan and prioritize
3. Value today
4. Expect the unexpected
5. Learn to say 'No'
6. Do only the important things
7. Delegate when possible
8. Be organized
9. Stretch Time
10. Plan ahead
11. Control the phone
12. Take breaks
13. Take charge
14. Accept yourself