Those who constantly deal with demanding clients, unreasonable working hours and a horrible boss may be more susceptible to work-related stress. What they need to master is how to balance stress and their demanding careers.

There would be a time that you have to choose between your career and your personal life. To defend yourself from the damaging effects of stress, reinforce your well-being while pursuing your career. Here are 3 strategies to help you achieve that.

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Don’t let stress from work drown you.

Work Out

It’s a given that working out has a positive effect on both mental and physical health. Just a few minutes of being active can stimulate the release of endorphins, aka the happy hormones. When endorphins are released, it can help reduce stress.

Exercising also causes your blood to pump, which in turn makes you think clearly. You can schedule at least 30 minutes each day for home workouts, but you can also combine it in 10 to 15-minute sessions of moderate training.

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Exercising can help clear your mind.

Implement a Healthy Diet

You become more resilient to work-related stress when you eat healthily. What you eat also has a significant impact on your mood for the day. Eating small healthy foods is recommended to maintain energy and focus.

However, you need to avoid these food items that could affect your mood: caffeine and foods with high levels of chemical preservatives. If you’re one of those people who can’t start the day without coffee, then opt for decaf variants. Your mood may also crash when you eat baked goods and sugary snacks. Instead, consume food rich in mega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B and C, and Magnesium.

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Eat small, healthy meals to get you going and stay focused.

Get Enough Sleep

Even if you don’t have the time, it’s a must that you engage in self-care no matter how simple it may be. And that includes getting plenty of sleep.

Sleep deprivation could affect your productivity, problem-solving skills, and creativity. When you finally simmer down and rest, then your mind and body can better cope with the work stress.

To achieve better and longer sleep, be smart about what you eat. If you consumed too much caffeine or sugar before bed, then you’ll probably end up staying up all night. Make it a goal to get 7 to 8 hours of undisturbed sleep.

Keep your phone away from you so that you won’t be tempted to use it. There are times that the light coming from the screens can suppress the production of melatonin, which is needed for a good night’s sleep.