Stress is a six-letter word that spells trouble when you allow the condition to ruin your life, work and relationships. For working moms who have to tend to their families right after a day’s work in the office, stress is always a threat and a nuisance. And for entrepreneurs, managers, doctors, call center agents whose careers are on the fast lane, stress is a constant challenge.
You can deal with stress in many ways, but installing a white noise machine in your home or office should be a welcome addition.
Easy Come, Easy Go Relief
Over-the-counter medication or pain reliever provides instant, but temporary relief. However, when you get hooked to it and develop addiction, you have to overcome another menace while trying to manage stress. That’s a deeper mess.
Four Ways You can Handle Stress
Manage Noise. Unless you are a member of a rock band, noise may be an issue that you should deal with, first. If you are working in an office with deadlines to beat, noise could be a real pain in the neck- literally and figuratively speaking - every time.
Most offices today have open-office layouts, and this lack of space compounds the problem of privacy in your communication. You would not want to be hearing distance of another agent in your company when you communicate with your prime prospect on the telephone, would you?
Trade secrets can be easily leaked-out; board decisions that will ultimately decide the future of your company can fall into wrong ears ( your competitors’) and you might be in for a (shocking) surprise!
White noise machine secures your privacy in a public place, such as the office. Just install it where noise comes from, or where intrusion to your privacy can be more likely breached, such as the boardroom, and you can work in peace.
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| Model: Sound Oasis Basic White Noise Machine |
How does it work?
Unlike noise, which has structured frequency pattern that your brain can process and understand, white noise machines deliver low-level sound of mixed frequencies, also known as “white noise”. White noise is unstructured sound, therefore unintelligible (you hear the low-level sound, but you cannot understand it); as it masks noise (structured sound), the latter becomes unintelligible as well, so you lose your focus. Noise still exist, but it does not bother you anymore.
And what about eavesdroppers? Well, they can only hope for bionic ears to by-pass white noise and continue their eavesdropping frenzy. White noise masks your conversation and protects your privacy; eavesdroppers can see you talk on the telephone, but they will not understand the conversation. Cool, right?
You can find different models of white noise machines online, but SpeechPrivacySystems.com is an online favorite. There are white noise machines for the home, office and travel. They are reasonably-priced, too.
Practice the Art of Visualization. Others refer to this as the “ power of imagery”, the art of visualizing a quiet place and projecting yourself into it in your mind’s eye; immersing yourself in the beauty and tranquility of this secret place in your imagination. With practice, you can tap on your imaginary getaway anytime; however, do not allow your imagination to get too far, you still have work to finish!
Find a Creative Outlet. Do you sketch or sew? Cross-stitching is one good hobby that can easily melt stress away. Try it!
Exercise. Simple stretching exercises can relieve your tired and taut muscles.
Above all, be kind to yourself. Know your limits. Do not hoard jobs.
Stress is something you can manage. You have the power over it!
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