Pete Alexander2x TEDx Speaker and best-selling author helping transform burned out workers into engaged colleagues.

Stress Relief Tool - Give Your Job Some Love

26 Dec 2018 · 1 min

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In this short self‑help video, the speaker proposes a simple gratitude exercise to reduce workplace stress. Viewers are encouraged to write down three to five specific reasons they are grateful for their job each morning—such as health benefits or the ability to pay bills—right after sitting at their desk. By making this a habit, the speaker claims the start of the day becomes more positive, which can create momentum that carries through the workday, leading to higher energy levels and a less stressful experience overall.

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So why do you work? If you're like a lot of people, it's because you have to. And because you have to, that may not be very supportive for your stress relief efforts. A great way to change your attitude is to write down 3 to 5 reasons why you're grateful for your job. It could be as simple as, "I'm grateful for my job because it provides me health benefits." Or, I'm grateful for my job because it helps me pay my bills. And if you get into the habit of writing down 3 to 5 reasons why you're grateful for your job when you first sit down at your desk, you will be amazed at how much more positive the start of your day will be. And if the start of your day is positive, Who's to say you can't carry that momentum throughout the rest of your day? And before you know it, you'll be leaving for home at the end of the day with way more energy because you've experienced a less stressful workday.