My job is the main cause of stress in my life. I work at a fast paced customer service call center for a box company called ULINE. I take over 120 calls daily and by the end of the day of some days I'm ready to slam my fist through my computer screen. Luckily, I have a few ways to relieve stress to save myself, and my hands, a lot of pain.
The first and most sucessfull way is by heading directy to the gym after work. The nice thing about my company is they understand the pressure of dealing with customers, and they give us an amazing discount to Lifetime Fitness. After a long day, there is nothing better than revitalizing your body with a dose of healthy exercise. I crenk up the tunes on my Ipod and run through any issues I have lurking in my head. By the time I get off the treadmill I ususally have forgotten my troubles and feel great from the endorphins.
Another stress reliever is sitting down on my cozy couch and watching a good TV show or movie. I'm currently hooked on the show "LOST" and while I'm watching that show I am completely focused on all the entertainment it has to offer. I recommend this show to anyone!
Finally, I have my amazing boyfriend Ben, who is always willing to listen to me vent about my bad days. He is always on my side no matter how silly the issue might be. Somehow no matter how upset I am he puts a smile on my face and makes me feel so much better. Or if all else fails he pops open and hands me a cold beer.
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This was a great post, Sarah! The part about “slam my fist through my computer screen” was completely unexpected. Thus, I couldn’t help but laugh, because it was so honest. After all you put up with at that job, I’m happy they offer a great discount at Lifetime Fitness. It’s the least they can do. Anyway, it's good to hear that you have a healthy way to relieve stress and a nice boyfriend, too.
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