Health, Stress and IT
IT can be stressful! Updates, viruses, server failures, network outages – I need a holiday just at the thought of them! When you rely heavily on data and the internet, it can be difficult to keep a cool head when things go wrong. Below are a few simple but effective tips to nip stress in the bud and keep you functioning at your optimal level of productivity (and sanity).
It’s all in the mind
Taking part in activities that stimulate your brain is essential. Step away from the social media and put your device to better use. There are a variety of online resources available to help exercise your brain and keep your mind sharp. Try apps such as Luminosity and Brain HQ for fun ways to strengthen your memory, speed and attention.
Learning something new also helps to develop your cognitive capacity. Whether it is learning a new language or a musical instrument, there is always something new to engage you no matter what your interests are. This also provides a nice distraction from the stresses you may encounter throughout the day.
Keep Social
People need to engage and interact with others for their health and well being. It’s a basic human need, up there with food, water and sleep. When you’re feeling stressed you may find that the couch begins to call your name. However, rather than succumb to the comfort of the cushion, it may be more beneficial to go out, call a friend, catch-up with some mates or simply chat to a neighbour.
Focus
Whatever activity you are engaging in, be it laughing with friends or taking a quiet moment to yourself, it is important to focus on the moment. Continuing to worry about a problem will only discount any progress you make. Be in the moment and allow yourself to have some ‘me’ time.
Multi-tasking is expected from people on a daily basis. However, activities that require you to focus on several things at once reduce your productivity as you are more likely to miss important details. Focus on one thing at a time and be fully engaged in that activity. You may even find that it takes less time when you tackle tasks sequentially instead of trying to do a couple of things at once.
Nourish your Body
We all focus on nourishing our bodies, but what about our brains? Blueberries, pumpkin seeds and broccoli are among the best foods known for boosting cognitive ability. For more information about brain foods, click here.
Leave it to the experts
There are enough stresses in life, don’t let your IT be one of them! If you find that you just don’t have the time to worry about the things that give you grief in the online world, Zynet can help. As a managed service provider, we develop and maintain IT solutions for a range of businesses. Call us today to see how we can help you. 1300 4 ZYNET (1300 499 638).
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