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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, April 11, 2014 | 16 Advertising Section Tips to help you cope with stress at work Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l The workers of the world are working more. So says an annual study of employee benefit trends from MetLife. In 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had increased compared with the previous year. While there are many reasons that can account for a heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries across the globe has, in many instances, left those who weren't laid off with extra work. And companies might be surprised to know just how much this approach isn't working. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant role in how well they did their jobs. · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an increased workload is the time in the day to complete that work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realistic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more stress. Good stress and bad stress While employees might not be able to quell their fears of one day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or excessive stress at the office, men and women can take the following approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. Oakville Place Dental offers up-to-date, comfortable dentistry · Maintain a personal life. Effectively managing stress at work involves having a personal life away from the office. All work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a workload awaits you at the office, be sure to make time for enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply relax at home. Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes that studies have suggested physically active people have lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are forced to communicate with one another. These same systems must also communicate with one another when responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body communicate more efficiently, something that helps when the time comes to respond to stress. Stress at the office is likely always going to be a concern for working men and women. However, there are ways to effectively cope with stress no matter how daunting a workload might be. (MNS) Heavier workloads have left many workers dealing with elevated levels of stress. 17 · Thursday, October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Join today and discover: · Wellness Centre with state-of-the-art equipment · Studio for stretching and functional training · Fitness Classes like Zumba, Cycle Fit and Yoga Fitness · Member Connect program YMCA of Oakville 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville T: 905 845-3417 E: info@oakville.ymca.ca ymcaofoakville.org · Swimming for all ages · Family programs · Youth leadership and sports · Preschool and children's programs and so much more! YMCA of Oakville Scan with your mobile to see our new video! Peter Gilgan Family YMCA Oakville Place Dental office was opened in 1993 at Oakville Place by Dr. Steven Solomon and Dr. Jonathan Kazdan, both of whom graduated in 1990 from the University of Toronto Dental School. In 2002, Dr. Marisa D'Angelo who grew up in the Oakville area joined the practice. The dental practice had its roots in university where the two dentists became great friends and decided they would open an office together in a nice area of the GTA. Their top choice was Oakville and through a lot of hard work and perseverance, they managed to find the perfect location. Both had worked in very different types of dental offices, so they had a great vision of what they wanted to aim for in Oakville. "The population is highly educated with a great dental IQ and with that in mind, we knew we had to provide the best possible treatment in the most convenient, comfortable setting. Today, over 20 years later we really feel that we have achieved what we set out to accomplish, and more." Oakville Place is centrally located and parking is plentiful and free. The mall also offers a nice diversion should you choose to come early or just enjoy shopping. "It's almost like a little vacation in your day. You have nowhere to be and time to 20 010 Gold Aw ward Winne er Oa akv kville e Be Beaver eaver * Determine what is causing the stress. Stress triggers vary depending on the individual, so men and women who are coping with excessive stress should write down anything that causes them a negative response, whether that response is physical, emotional or mental. After a week, sit down and look at the various things that triggered these negative responses. Choose one and work to resolve it. Determine if there is a way this trigger can be avoided. Do this with each trigger one by one. It might not be possible to successfully address each trigger, but it's worth the try and it is likely that certain triggers can be successfully avoided. relax ... all while visiting the dentist. Of course, the office is nicely appointed. We try to refurbish and update regularly to keep a clean modern feel and make the most of the experience for our patients." Recently, Play Station terminals for kids were added and more is to come. "We also really try to make it convenient and cost effective. Our staff is trained to submit claims directly to your insurance company, who usually will pay us directly. We find patients really value this service and it makes dental care much more affordable and seamless." Emergency patients are seen promptly. Digital xrays and computer-aided cameras show patients what the dentists see (just a much bigger view) on flat screen televisions in each operatory. Also offered are educational videos for adults and kids, which describe and demonstrate all choices of treatment available. Drs. Solomon and Kazdan have put much effort into providing Oakville with an outstanding dental office and they aim to please. They are a health-first, patient-centered office, which has served Oakville for more than 20 years. To make an appointment at Oakville Place Dental office, please call 905 842-6030. 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