Maximum comfort causes relaxation. When you’re constantly rearranging yourself in your chair, it’s a sign that you need to get a new chair. If you’re not comfortable, your body will become tense which can cause you to feel even more stressed. And since most people become tense when they are stressed, this can create a cycle in which you are always feeling as though you are tense and tight. Find a chair in which you can sit for hours, allowing you to relax into a natural position. Your feet should be flat on the floor while your back should be against the back of your chair for maximum comfort.
Surround Yourself with Calm
It can also help for you to surround yourself with calming images and colors for stress management. Hang up pictures of a favorite vacation area or use pastel colors in your space. These tips will allow you to feel calm and serene, instead of stressed. Brighter colors, while nice, can cause you to feel rushed and frantic, even when you’re not. Try adding just a few calm additions to see how the new environment affects your mood and your stress. For example, if you like candles, add these to your space or add some other decorations from home to your office to help you feel at home.
Stress management isn’t just about controlling your breathing or getting into a yoga class. By recognizing that your world affects your mood, you can begin to surround yourself with calm and then allow the calm to seep into your life as well.