As of: March 14, 2024, 12:00 p.m
By: Marco Blanco Ucles
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Stress in everyday working life is a common problem for many people.
Fortunately, stress can be controlled with simple exercises.
No matter whether it's pressure to deliver, anger with customers, colleagues or superiors - stress at work is by no means uncommon.
If this gets bigger and bigger and you don't do anything about it, it can lead to mental problems, which are becoming more and more common in the world of work.
That's why it's important to do something about stress.
In addition to a healthy work-life balance, employees can also actively contribute to relaxation in the office - with a few simple exercises.
Butterfly hug helps in stressful situations
Stress at work can be stressful - but certain exercises can help.
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One of them is the so-called “Butterfly Hug” – in German “butterfly hug”.
Ruben Langwara, coach for emotions and their effect on health and well-being, explains this exercise to
Focus
.
First, in the butterfly hug, hold your hands in front of you with your palms facing you.
Then cross your arms over your chest and touch your shoulders with your fingers.
Your right hand should touch your left shoulder - and vice versa.
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Once your arms are in the correct position, start patting yourself on the shoulder alternately on the left and right.
Langwara explains the effect as follows: “What happens is that so-called delta waves in the frontal lobe of our brain become stronger, which ensure relaxation in the body by activating the prefrontal cortex.” In English, tapping is known as “tapping”. – a method that is also used in trauma therapy to regulate emotions.
The practice is particularly recommended in advance of stressful situations, such as job interviews or exams.
In general, relaxation exercises that involve moving your body a little are good for your mental health.
You don't even have to leave your workplace to do this.
You can complete three simple exercises in a relaxed manner at your desk:
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Relax your neck muscles with both hands.
“It often helps if you gently tilt your head from left to right towards your shoulder and repeat this a few times,” explains
Nuremberg Insurance
.
You can also help relax yourself by moving your shoulders.
As you do this, let your shoulders fall back and then forward.
For this anti-stress exercise you should really stretch – with your back straight.
Rotate your upper body alternately to the left and right.
As you do this, keep your arms extended in front of you at chest height.