Did you realise that April is Stress Awareness Month?
We all know that running a marketing agency (or any small business) can be extremely stressful at times.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, 74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope.
Recognise it
There are two key areas in recognising stress. These are realising when we are stressed ourselves but more importantly when we see that others are stressed.
Cope with it
Once you realise that you and others are stressed, the important thing is how you deal with it. Consider how you relax, how you de-stress and how you deal with others. There are many techniques to reduce stress – find what works for you.
Prevent it
Prevention is better than cure. Having a positive mindset and outlook on life goes a huge way to prevent situations and people building up stress in ourselves. Easier said than done, I know. However, if you are interested in finding out more about positive mindset and how to live a more positive life, please contact me.
Other areas that have an impact in reducing stress are proper sleep patterns, exercise, our diet, staying hydrated and mindfulness practises.
Let us all make this month a month where we create awareness and recognise stress for what it is in ourselves and others.
What are you going to do to reduce stress in others?