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7 Simple Ways To Reduce Stress at Work

February 9, 2016 by IR Staff 1 Comment

kid_laughing1Many of us are running pretty hard these days.  From the minute we wake up until the moment we go to sleep, many of us are constantly on the go, thinking, doing chores and getting stuff done.  We stare at our phones, computers and televisions constantly, never truly giving our brains a chance to reset, recharge and process everything that is happening around us.

The following tips are geared towards reducing stress, giving your mind a break and helping you become a happier, healthier person.

9 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress at Work

1 – 10 seconds – Laugh

Laughing is one of the best ways to combat stress.  Read, watch videos, join groups on Facebook, subscribe to websites or just hang out with good people that make you laugh.

2 – 5 minutes – Breath

Lay on your back in a quiet, comfortable place.  Place your hands on your belly button.  Inhale through your nose, raising your belly button and then exhale slowly through your teeth.  The key here is to focus solely on your breath for 5 minutes.  If your mind wanders, just bring it back to your breath and maintain this for 5 minutes.

garret meditation3 – 10 to 20 minutes – Guided Meditation

There are a ton of great free apps that you can download on your phone.  Find one  that you like and simply plug in, put your headphones on and follow the instructions.  This is a great way to give your mind a break from your busy day.

4 – 30 minutes – Go for a Walk

This is one of my recent go to activities.  There are a bunch of trails, sidewalks, parks, beaches, and other options all over southern California.  Just getting outside and walking for 30 minutes is a great way to get your body moving and reset your brain.

5 – 45 minutes – Take a Nap

Sometimes, you just need to close your eyes for a few minutes in the middle of the day.  Its great for your health and also another way to give your brain a rest.  Throw a quick cat nap in there every once in awhile.

4 – 60 minutes – Move Around

Some people lift weights, others do yoga…the key is to find something that you enjoy and simply get your body moving a few times each week.  Whether you join a gym, hire a trainer or simply do a few things at home, getting your body moving and improving its function yields physical and mental dividends.

back bay trail5 – 2-3 Hours – Go to the Beach, Hike, Get Outside

If you have a few hours available, we’d recommend getting outside and enjoying the world around you.  Hike, surf, cycle, paddleboard, climb, play sports… the combination of getting outside and purely enjoying yourself for a few hours is one of the most stress relieving things you can do for yourself.

6 – 1 Day – Take an Adventure 

If you have a day to kill, maybe its time to take a short mini adventure.  Go camping, snowboarding, explore in the desert, go climb a mountain or just go exploring to a place you’ve never been.  The key here is to just get away and shut down  for a day or so.

garret wilcheck7 – 3 Day Reset

Really want to reset and get away?  Take a trip, where you have no cell reception and just enjoy yourself.  Get off the beaten path, hike into the hills, camp by a stream, surf on a quiet beach or just go sit under a tree and chill.  This might be needed once a quarter, twice a year or just a planned trip every year.  The key is to unplug, get away and just relax.

We can all get sucked into the vortex of work, chores, etc, but in order to truly be happy and healthy, we need to figure out ways to enjoy our life.  Some might be a 5 minute vacation, while other times we might disappear for a few days and reset.  Try to incorporate some of these simple ideas into your week and let us know how it goes.

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Top Five Tips to Increase Energy During this Holiday Season

November 28, 2009 by ptpt Leave a Comment

I will be partaking in the same eating lifestyle that I am recommending and holding my clients accountable to this Holiday Season. This diet aimed to increase energy, will place an emphasis on life-giving and energy-abundant foods and eating style. Consider it a spiritual, mental, and physical fast for Thanksgiving and the blessing of Christmas. God created this planet with abundance and life, so I say we partake in His creation.

Foods to Enjoy:
Anything that is not disturbed by mankind, and foods that have no synthetic or man made ingredients.

Foods to Avoid:
Alcohol, caffeine, fast food, fried foods, synthetic or man-made foods and ingredients.

Raw milk is good. Pasteurized milk is not.
Apple is good. Carmel apple is not.
Raw sugar is good. Refined white sugar is not.
Honey is good. High fructose corn syrup is not.

I could go on and on, but I will refrain, because I think you all get the point. Now let’s get into how we weill eat this food to enjoy maximum nutrients and energy benefits.

1. Eat every 3 hours.
2. Eat a carbohydrate with a protein (protein first).
3. Eat more carbohydrates pre and post activity.
4. Drink one ounce of water per pound of body weight.
5. Measure your food according to your metabolic rate and goals.

These top tips are specifically designed to help increase energy during your busy holiday season. If you would like our more detailed food lists, more personalized attention, and/or guidance for these techniques email us at info@innovative-results.com.

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