Recovering from everyday stress
Stress in itself isn't dangerous, but without enough recovery the load builds up and shows as tiredness, irritability and difficulty concentrating. In this guide you build ways to recover in everyday life, based on recommendations from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (Työterveyslaitos) and recovery research.
You will need
- A notebook or notes app
- 15 minutes a day
- Comfortable outdoor clothes
- A calendar
Steps
Identify what loads you
For a week, record which situations load you most: workload, relationships, money matters or time pressure. Rate your load on a scale of 1–10 once a day.
Notice your body's signals
Detach mentally
Choose relaxing activities
Add experiences of success
Hold on to a sense of control
Move every day
Know when to get help
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