Everyone has experienced challenging days at work and for some, stress on the job can trigger various health issues, according to a study reported by HNGN. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to deal with work-related stress and it can begin right on your office desk and in your cubicle.
1. Try aqua therapy. Set up a fish bowl on your desk or a have small aquarium in your office. The health benefits to having an aquarium at work has been proven in a study done by researchers at the National Marine Aquarium, as reported on HNGN. If you're worried about the upkeep, having an actual fish in the tank may not be necessary. An empty tank with seaweed may also be "quite soothing," according to Self.
2. A stress ball can quickly dissipate any tension from the body as this office toy works to relieve the muscles. "The benefit of squeezing is that it releases some kind of energy - it also induces you to relax," said Dr. David Posen, the author "Is Work Killing You? A Doctor's Prescription for Treating Workplace Stress," according to True Stress Management.
5. Invest in a Newton's Cradle. Usually found at an executive's desk, this seemingly useless decorative piece is said to serve as stress relief, according to the New York Times. Once in while, the cradle can work as a form of distraction that will aid in calming the body in times of stress.
