Some acoustic and instrumental music will go a long way to boost your mood on a workday. Light music can relax your mind and improve your motivation throughout the day. Tune in to a chill playlist that isn’t distracting, or you’ll lose focus. Just make sure your office allows you to put on music during working hours.
Take a short walk during lunch break. Make an effort to go for a nature walk every day. Study says people’s stress levels are directly related to the amount of greenspace in their area. Give yourself permission to step away from the stress even for just a few stolen minutes.
Take control of your workspace. Working in a desk full of clutter and unnecessary piles of documents isn’t always a good place to be productive. Wash that empty sticky coffee mug and put it away in a drawer where bugs can’t reach it. Organize not only your environment, but how you use your time as well. This leads us to our next tip.
Focus on your breathing for a few seconds. Mindfulness can help people see new perspectives, develop self-compassion and forgiveness. This form of mindfulness can help release emotions that may have been causing the body physical stress. You can even say a little prayer.
Sources: Medium, Talent Culture, Very Well Mind, American Psychological Society, Forbes