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It’s normal to have a little bit of stress in our everyday life, especially if it’s the kind to help motivate us to get the work done.  However the issue arises when we let constant stress overcome us and take control of our mood, our thinking and our perspective.  Negative thoughts and stress come hand and hand, so it’s clear that eliminating one, diminishes the other.  As a wellness advisor, I help create content that easy and quick to use during workdays in order to help promote positive growth, in order to see change that help with long term health outcomes.  The following 5 ways are simple tips that can be implemented to encourage positive thinking in both your work life and home life. 

Smile

Ever heard of the common phrase, “fake it till you make it”, this works the same way for smiling.  Smiling is known to be a powerful tool, research suggests that when one smiles, feedback is sent from the face to the left frontal cortex, which releases two neurotransmitters: serotonin and dopamine into the brain.  These hormones are known as the happy hormone.  These chemicals are what helps improve one’s mood.  This also applies when we smile at someone, when we smile at somebody, they automatically smile back, and that smile will trigger corresponding feelings, which results in positive emotional changes in the brain, bringing about overall positive feelings, which improves mood and reduces stress. 

Change your mindset

It’s easy to dwell on situations that didn’t occur the way we wanted them to, but these negative emotions and thoughts only bring us down.  It’s important to think objectively and more rationale.  Don’t lock down negative situations as a concrete failure, by starting to think about certain setbacks as possible growing opportunities, or feedback is known as a “positive feedback response”.  Positive thinking, doesn’t ignore the situation in its entirety, it’s just a matter of approaching the situation from a positive and realistic mindset.  This positive approach helps eliminate stressful situations which result in overall better health. 

Set Clear Goals

Setting clear and concise goals helps us become lastingly happier and more successful.  This is because when you have measurable goals in mind, it takes us down a particular, focused path, where we feel more motivated to fulfill the required objectives to meet those goals.  When achieving the goal in itself will help promote happiness due to the success of the completion. 

Surround Yourself with Positive People

Surround yourself with people who will uplift and encourage you.  These people provide supportive and positive feedback that help shape your positive mindset.  They can be anyone from, friends, family, or coworkers.  In the workplace, positive people are those who have the determination to achieve their goals.  They are the most productive of the group, and don’t stray away from their schedules.  Being around people like that helps you create and achieve meaning in the things that you set out to do.  They also double as a social support group, which would help you cope with any stressors you may have, leading to less stress and better overall health.  Check out this blog to learn more tips on how to engage and connect more authentically with people. 

Exercise

Exercise is a multifaceted activity that has numerous benefits on an individuals physical health.  Exercise is also shown to have tremendous positive impact on an individuals mental health.  Those who exercise, regardless of what fitness level or age, exercise is proven to boost brain function, improve mood, and memory as well as help relieve stress, and help individuals sleep better.  Exercise helps increase the release of norepinephrine hormone, which helps manage any mental or physical stress.  Check out this helpful webinar on helpful shortcuts for getting in a quick workout on a busy workday without wasting hours at the gym. 

As an employer it’s essential to provide employees with the tools and resources they need to flourish and succeed in the workplace.  The easiest way to improve an employee’s positive mindset is to start by showing them that you care. 

At Optimitywe can help make this easier, Optimity’s technology platform is scientifically supported.  We help the average worker take productive 30 second to 2-minute micro-breaks that have long lasting beneficial impact.  These micro-habits boosts their mood, by providing them with a variety of activities for different health and wellness topics.  The app also helps encourage social connectedness, through the team challenges which supports the organization’s culture for teamwork. 

Want to know more about how we can help you implement a personalized coaching program in your company?  Reach out to us at engage@myoptimity.com and lets have a chat. 

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With long busy days in the office and impending deadlines, it’s no wonder why we don’t make time to schedule in the recommended 30 minutes of physical activity into our day.  The following are just 5 simple ways you can get the daily physical activity intake without having to make extra time.  If you want a more indepth review, check out our webinar, “fitness hacks for the busy professional”. 

Start with your Commute

If possible turn your usual bus ride or car ride into a fast walk, jog or bicycle ride to work.  This way you turn your commute into a workout.  Don’t forget to dress for the weather. 

Climb your way to Better Health

Take the stairs instead of the elevator, it saves you time during the rush hour when the elevators busy, and it helps you burn lots of calories.  Climbing the stairs is a great time sensitive, equipment free aerobic exercise, that helps get the heart rate up which toning the muscles in your legs.  To make this even more challenging, run up and down the stairs, this will make the activity more vigorous and ideal for any workout.  Stair climbing is also great for improving your energy, leads to a stronger immune system and lowers your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. 

Stand Up at Work

Take a break from sitting at your desk for long hours and try to stand up occasionally.  Better yet, walk around the office, and try having “walking meetings” whenever possible.  These small changes make a huge difference when it comes to one’s susceptibility to a disease.  It’s also a bonus, as it burns more calories, and boost energy, resulting in more productive and engaged workers. 

Take the Time to Stretch

Taking out a few minutes throughout the day to stretch at your desk is easy to do and rakes in many benefits.  Not only is it great for releasing soreness and tension in the body, and increasing flexibility.  It also boosts energy and alertness.  This increase in energy more than makes up for the few minutes taken out throughout the day.  If you want to hear more on stretching, take a look at a webinar we did with Dr. Kleinberg,the president of Kleinberg Corporate Wellness and chiropractor, who joined us to shed light on workplace posture and movement.  We discuss the importance of proper posture and body alignment for wellness, and strategies to set up your workplace for success, so be sure to have a look! 

Workout at your Desk

One of the simplest things to do, is workout right from your desk.  There are numerous activities you can do from your desk, even very subtle ones, like ab crunching, that leads to a stronger core.  In addition to getting healthier, you also end up getting in a workout while getting your work done.  Workouts that can lead to better health and mood make for better engagement and productivity at work. 

At Optimity we can help make this easier, Optimity’s technology platform is scientifically supported.  We help the average worker take productive 30 second to 2-minute micro-breaks that have long last beneficial impact.  These micro-habits boosts their mood, helps them focus and encourage social connectedness to their culture.  Our pocket coach is also customized to each employee.