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Five Instant Ways to Reduce Environmental Stress - Part 2

Written by Ed Sykes

Saturday, 29 October 2005

It's time for part two of the series to reduce environmental
stress in your life. In Five Ways to Reduce Environmental
Stress - Part One, I shared with you five ways you can
immediately reduce stress by controlling your environment.
Now I will share five additional ways for you to make a
difference in your life, be more relaxed and productive, and
reduce stress.

The five ways are as follows:

1. Make the Air Play Fair
Control the air humidity in your environment to a level that's
comfortable for you. Too dry or very humid air can produce
unpleasant environments. Air humidity can even produce
various physical symptoms. Dehumidifiers can take control
of the air quality to make rooms feel more livable. You can
acquire these portable humidifiers from any department or
discount store. Must sure you acquire one with a "quiet"
button to reduce the noise when running. If needed, add a
few plants to provide a bit of moisture.

2. Lose the Clutter
Rid yourself of all the clutter that surrounds you. Improve
your time management skills so that you can prioritize what
"stuff" is important and what isn't important. If you are not
immediately working on an item, move it out of line of sight.
Not only will your environment become more visually
pleasing and relaxing, but you'll avoid the stress of
constantly searching for important items among the excess.

3. Get Rid of Static noise
Everyday we are experiencing "static" noise. Phones
ringing, computers dinging, radios playing, TVs with "talking
heads" playing, coworkers interrupting, etc., are all examples
of static noises. These noises create stressors that impede
our abilities to think and ultimately create work and life
solutions. They also can take their toll over time on our
moods and energy. Do what you can to reduce background
and unwanted noise. Turn off radios and TVs when not
using them with purpose. Reduce or turn off all computer
noises if they are not necessary. Use noise reduction
materials such as partitions, curtains, etc., to quiet your
environment. When you can, take a "silence is golden"
break in a quiet room to recharge your emotional and mental
batteries.

4. Make Your Workspace Work for You
Use good ergonomic techniques in your workplace to reduce
the risk of repetitive strain injury, eye strain, back pain, and
other uncomfortable symptoms. Pay particular attention to
your stair, desk, and computer setup since most likely you
will be using these items the most. The correct setup of
these items will save you years of wrist, elbow, back, and eye
pain and strain.

5. Create an Empowerment Zone
Create at work or at home a retreat for yourself to reenergize
yourself both mentally and emotionally. Not having space
for this zone is not an excuse. It can be a private room or
your favorite chair or desk. Include items such as plants,
books, relaxing music, and pictures to create an environment
of peace. Use this area to think and visualize the positive
things in your life. You might want to think of future
situations in your life and how you will master them for your
benefit. Use this area for carrying out important tasks
whenever possible.

Go apply these techniques today! Apply what works for
you and reduce your environmental stress.

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About The Author:

Ed Sykes is a professional speaker, author, and success
coach in the areas of leadership, motivation, stress
management, customer service, and team building. You can
e-mail him at mailto:esykes@thesykesgrp.com, or call him at
(757) 427-7032. Go to his web site,
http://www.thesykesgrp.com, and signup for the newsletter,
OnPoint, and receive the free ebook, "Empowerment and
Stress Secrets for the Busy Professional."

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