How to Combat Stress - Tea Talk

Okay, so we all go through this at some point. By this I mean, STRESS!! For me, it usually happens towards the Holiday's. All of a sudden by brain is on overload and I have a long to-do-list of all the things. Sometimes we don't even realize that we are burned out until someone says, hey, are you good? Or you look in the mirror and realize you have dark circles under your eyes lol.

For me, I've mainly been feeling stressed with work lately, which has been causing some burn out. I need a break, that simple. Luckily Holiday Break is coming up soon. But in general, I've been thinking of ways to catch burn out and stress as it is rearing its ugly head, and maybe in doing so I can try to work through it before it's full blown! Worth a shot, right?

Here are the Signs of Burn Out:

• You're not taking care of your basic needs.
• You're snoozing the alarm more than usual.
• You're exhausted, all the time.
• Your to-do list makes you feel overwhelmed.
• Nothing seems to get you motivated.
• You are longing for a break.
• Everyone seems to annoy you.
• Your living life on cruise control.
• Your a negative Nancy.

Here are some ways to Reduce work stress:

• Create an Oasis - make your work space as cozy as you can. I mean we are at work 40 hours a week, so why not make your space pleasing to the eye.
• Find the Sweet Spots - everyday has those few moments that bring you joy; even if it's as simple as someone saying thank you, seeing a funny meme, laughing with your coworker. Focus in on those moment.
• Turn off the Negative Vibes - When you are already starting to get into a bad head space, avoid things like "The News". The news may trigger more stress from all the sad/troubling content. Sometimes social media makes us feel worse as well because everyone's life seems so perfect online. Find things that will combat the negative you already feel, instead of basking in it. 
• Disconnect from what you Can't Control - Work is hard because there are so many moving pieces; we can't control them all. So stop trying to. Don't take it personal when things don't go your way, it's just how it goes. Try not to internalize things that fall in line with "is what it is".
• Avoid stressful people - This is also hard, but try to distance yourself from negative people at work. They may be bringing you down. If someone at work makes you feel even worse about yourself, stay clear and seek out people who will make you laugh and reduce that stress!

Or Maybe your just dealing with Negative thoughts in general. I got that covered too:

• Be conscious of your thoughts.
• Keep Busy.
• Avoid Triggers.
• Get Rest.
• Listen to Music.
• PRAY.

"A year from now, everything you're stressing about won't even matter."