How can i relief stress during working hours?

Question

At times when i get to work i find everyone irritating like they don't give me too much attention.

Answer 1

Take a break, take a walk, listen to some music (if you can)... and best of all, just tune the irritating SOBs out... that's what I do :)

Answer 2

What kind of attention are you looking for? It's overrated, really. If you are looking for friendships at work, be cautioned about the drawbacks - friendships can complicate working relationships as much as they can help them. If they are outright ignoring you though or only offering negative attention, and it's causing you stress, here are some suggestions.

1) Just like with any relationship, discovering what you have in common with someone often helps them open up to you. Try to find similar interests to discuss, like cities you love, hobbies, family situations, etc. and see if you can get some good conversations going.

2) Humor is a great ice breaker. So are acts of kindness. See where you can lend a hand or find something funny in the everyday occurences of your job.

3) Sometimes conflicting personalities are to blame for tension and inability to relate to others. If you find co-workers looking away a lot when you speak to them or fidgeting, hushing conversations suddenly when you walk into a room, etc., this could be the culprit. If everyone else is loud and outspoken and you're shy and introverted, they'll probably have a hard time understanding you. Same if they tend to be soft-spoken and you're loud and boisterous. Personality, although difficult to change, can be toned down or revved up a bit. Caffeine or sugar or a pep talk from a friend, etc. might help put a shy person in the mood to mingle. A louder, more outgoing personality might benefit from some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, concentrating on a comforting or exotic picture for awhile (say, imagining a vacation on an island with a magazine photo of the tropics) or a few whiffs of lavender (said to have a calming effect) in private before venturing back into the workplace.

4) Confidence (not cockiness) does wonders for a person. Even if you don't feel your best, smile and hold your head up. Walk briskly, lifting your feet. Look like you have the world by the tail. And if your appearance is well put together, not necessarily upscale or high-class, but neat, it helps convey that confidence. If you look comfortable with yourself, people tend to be more comfortable around you.

5) More stress relievers (a few are listed above):
Indulge in a few bites of a comfort food.

If music is allowed at work, try turning on something that calms you (Seal, Amy Grant, Acappella, Al Green and Alejandro Fernandez work wonders for me), or if you're not allowed, go to the bathroom and sing a song softly to yourself.

If you're a praying person, invest some time in lifting up your requests and resting in the promises of God.

Sometimes you just need a good shake. Go hide in a bathroom stall and let your body wiggle, punch and kick the air as it wishes. You'd be surprised how much stress movement can relieve.

If you're allowed phone calls, call someone that has a calming effect on you during those extra hard days.

Open the lines of communication with your boss (if you haven't already) and see what he/she can do to help you fit into the workplace better. This is important if hard feelings over some past event, conflict or misunderstanding is to blame for how your co-workers treat you.

Bring some photos of anything that makes you smile to work, whether a friend, a family member, a place, objects, colors, art, etc. Look through the album when you're feeling stressed out.

Laughter is really the best medicine. It works wonders on stress. When you're tense, think back on something funny you've heard or read or seen, read a funny book or comic strips or listen to/watch to a favorite comedian. When it makes you want to laugh, let out your laughter wholeheartedly - hold nothing back. Can't hurt your relationship with your co-workers anymore than anything else and maybe you'll even find them joining in.

Best of luck to you! Hope some of my suggestions help. God Bless.

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Answer 3

It only goes to show that you want attention and you are not getting it .So do some good thing that people will see / realize and appreciate your work.there is no stress in your life ,Take life and work easy as there is always another day to try and make our mark in this office / society, never give up .It is possible that you are having blood pressure, please do get your self checked .Generally we feel what we do (Irritating)due to this blood pressure.Wishing you all the best in your endeavor

Answer 4

First of all remember that it's only a job, and not the whole of life. Whatever you are doing, just get on with it and don't let your colleagues bug you. Do it as well as you can so that you will be blameless. If any one still picks on you, leave. It is good to have interests outside your job so that you can go home and relax doing them. Try not to eat at your desk, if you have one. Take your breaks away from your workplace and use the time to unwind if you can, like reading a good book or listening to your favourite music on your mp3.

Answer 5

Deep breathing exercises can greatly reduce stress. These can be done while sitting at your desk or at a break during work hours. I've enclosed A link to a website that can help you learn how to do these simple exercises. It's amazing how much stress is released through proper breathing.

Answer 6

I work at McDonalds with a bunch of people who act like 5 year olds most of the time. When they get on my nerves i just try to focus on working and the things in front of me. Otherwise i will just go off by myself for a moment and take a few deep breaths with a drink of water...it really does help.

Answer 7

Start asking everyone if they "want fries with that" every time you're asked to do something. It's hilarious and a good laugh relieves tons of stress. Or try skipping everywhere you go around the office. Everyone will think you're nuts, which is equally amusing. ahhaahahha good luck.

Answer 8

I take a very long "bathroom break". I work in a small office in a small office building, (only 3 floors). So I walk around it, or stare out the window in the bathroom. Anything to get me away from the people I work with. They do everything half-way.

Answer 9

Find something interesting that you might do when you are at work- surf in the internet, daydream, make plans for the evening. Simply ignore the negative emotions and think of all the good things you will do after work:)

Answer 10

take a break & take a walk around 2 relief stress:: act out in a funny crazy way 2 get attention dats whut i do :) i luv attention:: or be very friendly bring lil' thoughtful gifts or funny cards:: or wear clothes dat make u stand out [bright colours]