Your ability to close the deal with your clients requires more than product knowledge and dedication. It also demands that you have a sound mind and body capable of strenuous hours and handling large amounts of stress.
Author and coach John Boe has collected a list of 20 simple and easy stress-relief tips that can dramatically reduce your stress level and help you live (and work) more productively.
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Eat balanced meals and avoid eating junk food.
- Drink plenty of water and avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine and other stimulants.
- Avoid drinking alcohol in excess.
- Learn to make decisions quickly and let go of the need to over-analyze everything.
- Express your feelings appropriately and don’t bottle up your emotions.
- Avoid trying for perfection and don’t sweat the small stuff.
- Maintain a positive mental attitude by utilizing affirmative “self-talk.”
- Stop worrying so much and look at situations more optimistically.
- Smile and laugh frequently throughout the day, don’t take yourself so seriously.
- Mix leisure with work: take breaks and get away when you can.
- Make a point to spend quality time with your friends and family.
- Become more tolerant … don’t be overly critical of yourself or others.
- Always be kind and gentle with yourself.
- Listen to upbeat music or watch your favorite movie.
- Exercise for cardiovascular fitness three to four times a week.
- Set written goals, plan your time and prioritize your activities.
- Keep a list of “things to do” and stay focused on short-term accomplishments.
- Get a massage or take a warm bath.
- Do something nice for someone else.