Recently, American Pop star Selena Gomez announced that she would be taking a break from the public eye, in order to take care of her anxiety and depression. While this is saddening to most, this shows how important it is for everyone, including celebrities like Selena Gomez to balance work and life. Stress management is important for any professional.
Often, we get so wrapped up in our jobs that we forget what really matters. We put in hard work, work overtime, come home and continue to think about work, and forget how to live our lives for ourselves. We forget how to balance our work, then stress takes over and we neglect ourselves. I understand that it’s hard to shut off your brain from thinking about work when you come home, but when it gets in the way of your health and happiness, you have to ask yourself… what really matters here?
I know a lot of people may think, “well it’s easy for you to say that” or “Selena Gomez is a celebrity, she can afford to take time off and relax, I have to pay bills!” Which in response… I agree. Not everyone can take time off whenever they feel like they’re overwhelmed and anxious, while having their bills paid. So, here are a few tips you can use daily for balancing work and manage your stress, without hurting your pocketbook!
Remember, taking care of yourself is just as, if not more than, important as taking care of your job, in order to avoid becoming burnt out!
What are some ways you balance your work and manage your stress?
Often, we get so wrapped up in our jobs that we forget what really matters. We put in hard work, work overtime, come home and continue to think about work, and forget how to live our lives for ourselves. We forget how to balance our work, then stress takes over and we neglect ourselves. I understand that it’s hard to shut off your brain from thinking about work when you come home, but when it gets in the way of your health and happiness, you have to ask yourself… what really matters here?
I know a lot of people may think, “well it’s easy for you to say that” or “Selena Gomez is a celebrity, she can afford to take time off and relax, I have to pay bills!” Which in response… I agree. Not everyone can take time off whenever they feel like they’re overwhelmed and anxious, while having their bills paid. So, here are a few tips you can use daily for balancing work and manage your stress, without hurting your pocketbook!
- Set one day (or even half a day) just for yourself where you turn off your mobile phone and not look at work emails. During this time do whatever it is you do to relax, preferably without any electronics.
- Do you have a minute to spare in your busy day? Set your timer and go somewhere quiet where you can just close your eyes for one minute and concentrate on your breathing. You might find your thoughts getting the best of you, but bring yourself back to concentrating on your breathing.
- Pick up a healthy hobby you can do a few times a week, like a 15-minute walk around your neighborhood, drawing, gardening, or whatever helps you relax.
Remember, taking care of yourself is just as, if not more than, important as taking care of your job, in order to avoid becoming burnt out!
What are some ways you balance your work and manage your stress?