As we all know, working in the advertising and photography industry can sometimes be a bit stressful. Because April is Stress Awareness Month, we feel it’s a great time to share some tranquil images from our photographers along with some helpful tips to reduce stress in your life. Stress affects overall well-being, and if left unmanaged, can result in both physical and emotional issues such as illness, diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression and anxiety disorders.
Here are some KKR tips for wrangling stress and making your days more productive:
Journaling: Start your day by taking the time to write out your thoughts. This is a great way to release negativity and put your life in perspective.
Drink Green Tea: Green tea contains theanine which is an amino acid that promotes relaxation and also works as a caffeine antagonist, meaning it counters the stimulating effects of caffeine.
Eat a Banana or a Potato: Potassium helps regulate blood pressure which lowers stress levels.
Spend Time with Animals: Being in the company of pets and other animals helps produce feel-good endorphins, lowers blood pressure and can improve your relationships with those around you.
Experience Gratitude: Make a habit of expressing the things in your life that you’re grateful for. Positive thinking can significantly improve your life!
Take Frequent Breaks from your Computer: Uninterrupted computer use is associated with stress, lost sleep and depression.
Spend Time Near Water: Whether a pool or an ocean, being near water can induce a meditative state by promoting calmness and clarity.
Watch Something Humorous: Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases endorphins.
Go for a Walk: Walking, especially through nature, helps clear your head and boosts endorphins.
Pucker Up: Kissing relieves stress by creating a sense of connectedness, which releases endorphins.
Buy a Plant: While it’s known that plants purify the air, it’s also scientifically proven that being around plants can induce your relaxation response. Place a plant on your desk to help promote a stress-free work environment.
Cheers to living your best possible lives, stress-free!
