Interesting Green: Five ways to have a good work day

My Paper, Monday, February 22, 2016, Page A11, Lifestyle

From http://epaper.mypaper.sg/epc/en/2016-02-22/
By Belinda Wan, bwan@sph.com.sg, mypaper

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Feeling down at work? You are not alone, especially on a Monday.

Mr Joseph Wong a behavioural transformation coach and chief leadership facilitator at a behavioural development and consulting house, said being objective about your feelings, and focusing on what you can learn from mistakes can help to make a bad day better.

"We need our willpower to overcome negative emotion. Thus, it is important to look at how we can recharge our willpower to handle our emotion effectively and be ready for the next phase."

Here are Mr Wong's tips on how to Improve your mood at work.

1. Take time out to exercise
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that Interact with the receptors ln your brain that reduce your perception of pain, he said.

PHOTO: Take time out to exercise
When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins that Interact with the receptors ln your brain that reduce your perception of pain.
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2. Stay positive
Mr Wong said reading self-help books at the end of a day helps you to maintain a positive outlook on life.

PHOTO: Stay positive, maintain a positive outlook on life
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3.Avoid negative news
Do not watch negative news on TV as it will only reinforce negativity, said Mr Wong.
"It is better to pick up a good book, go for a run, or simply chill out with positive friend."

PHOTO: Nature walks distract people from their own negative thoughts, thus improving their mental health. Do not watch negative news on TV as it will only reinforce negativity. Go to the PCN (Park Connector Network) and walk for a few kilometers, preferably in the morning or evening. The cooling air, trees in the wild natures, birds, squirrels, otters, monkeys, and even monitor lizards may fascinate us, and distract us from negative feelings.

Just about everyone who lives in a city can say there are times when it becomes emotionally taxing. Long commutes, tight living spaces, and unpleasant interactions with others are only some of the reasons so many people can’t wait to get out of the city for vacation - many times ending up in areas surrounded by nature.

Whether these vacationers know it or not, they’re improving their mental health, as a growing body of evidence shows green spaces can dramatically improve a person’s sense of wellbeing.

Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study found that nature walks reduce a person’s chances of ruminating (to think deeply), which in turn lessens their chances of developing depression and other mental illnesses. People who ruminate mull over particular issues in their life continuously, regardless of how much power they have over them, according to the American Psychological Association. Most of the time, these issues are also negative.
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4. Indulge in feel-good activities.
Boost your spirits by giving yourself a treat, or watching a movie.
"Performing acts of kindness will also lift your spirits and shift the attention away from yourself."

PHOTO: Indulge in feel-good activities
Boost your spirits by giving yourself a treat and shift the attention away from yourself. For example, Yoga every day combined with a healthy diet to get sexy physique.
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5. Be grateful
Being mindful about the good things in your life enables you to focus on the positive, manage your emotions and look at the problem more objectively.

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Being mindful about the good things in your life enables you to focus on the positive, manage your emotions and look at the problem more objectively.
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By Belinda Wan, bwan@sph.com.sg, mypaper

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Reference

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