{"id":69656,"date":"2025-01-17T10:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T10:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=69656"},"modified":"2026-03-02T03:58:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T03:58:27","slug":"stress-management-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Management Exercises in the Workplace: How to Foster Better Employee Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#How_Can_Stress_Management_Improve_Work_Performance\" >How Can Stress Management Improve Work Performance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#It_Can_Increase_Productivity\" >It Can Increase Productivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Reduced_Frequency_of_Mistakes\" >Reduced Frequency of Mistakes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#May_Improve_Creativity\" >May Improve Creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Reduces_Interpersonal_Conflict_Burnout_and_Absenteeism\" >Reduces Interpersonal Conflict, Burnout, and Absenteeism\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_Are_Some_Simple_Stress_Relief_Techniques_for_Work\" >What Are Some Simple Stress Relief Techniques for Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Take_a_Step_Back_and_Breathe\" >Take a Step Back and Breathe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Take_a_Few_Minutes_to_Meditate\" >Take a Few Minutes to Meditate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Do_Some_Quick_Exercises\" >Do Some Quick Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Try_Stretching\" >Try Stretching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Stress_Relief_Activities_for_Groups_Quick_Stress_Management_Games\" >Stress Relief Activities for Groups: Quick Stress Management Games<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#How_Can_You_Manage_Stress_During_the_Work_Day\" >How Can You Manage Stress During the Work Day?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Talk_to_Someone\" >Talk to Someone\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Eat_Better\" >Eat Better<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_to_Do_if_Your_Job_Is_Affecting_Your_Mental_Health\" >What to Do if Your Job Is Affecting Your Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_Are_Effective_Ways_to_Stay_Calm_at_Work\" >What Are Effective Ways to Stay Calm at Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#How_Do_You_Integrate_Mindfulness_into_a_Corporate_Work_Routine\" >How Do You Integrate Mindfulness into a Corporate Work Routine?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Mindful_Interactions\" >Mindful Interactions\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Better_Scheduling\" >Better Scheduling\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Practice_Mindful_Exercises\" >Practice Mindful Exercises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Breathing_Exercises_and_Body_Scans\" >Breathing Exercises and Body Scans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_Are_Quick_Exercises_to_Reduce_Stress_at_the_Office\" >What Are Quick Exercises to Reduce Stress at the Office?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#Can_workplace_stress_lead_to_health_issues\" >Can workplace stress lead to health issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#How_can_breaks_help_with_workplace_stress\" >How can breaks help with workplace stress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_habits_promote_a_stress-free_work_environment\" >What habits promote a stress-free work environment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_is_the_easiest_stress_management_technique_for_work\" >What is the easiest stress management technique for work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#What_Is_the_42_Rule_of_Burnout\" >What Is the 42% Rule of Burnout?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/stress-management-exercises\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"1026\">If job stress in the workplace is hurting focus, morale, or retention, start with two moves:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"1026\">build micro-recovery into the day (2\u201310 minutes of paced breathing, quick stretching, short walks, or desk-friendly movement)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"1026\">reduce avoidable stressors (unclear priorities, constant context-switching, meeting overload, unrealistic deadlines).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Effective stress management techniques in the workplace combine individual skills (breathwork, mindfulness, movement, and support) with team routines (clear norms, predictable schedules, and psychologically safe check-ins). BetterMe Business helps you operationalize this with guided breathing, meditation, and short movement sessions employees can use individually or as stress relief activities for groups\u2014so stress management activities actually happen, not just get recommended.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\/quiz\/?flowId=101&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=Stress_Management_Exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b2b-3.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2020, researchers found that work stress levels have been steadily on the rise since 1995 in all occupations but especially in lower-skilled fields (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8032584\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In another study published in late 2024, researchers found that workplace stress reduced productivity, decreased well-being, and increased burnout. (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/383863470_A_study_of_work_stress_and_its_impact_on_employees'_performance_and_job_satisfaction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this study, researchers found that stress management training helped employees manage stress better and created a more productive and fulfilling work atmosphere (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/383863470_A_study_of_work_stress_and_its_impact_on_employees'_performance_and_job_satisfaction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But how do you go about doing this?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read on to learn about stress management exercises you can offer your employees and how the <a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i>BetterMe Business<\/i> corporate wellness program<\/a> can help you and your workers manage stress levels and improve morale.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2502163909-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_Stress_Management_Improve_Work_Performance\"><\/span><b>How Can Stress Management Improve Work Performance?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not convinced that stress management can help your employees, here are some science-backed facts that may just change your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Can_Increase_Productivity\"><\/span><b>It Can Increase Productivity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive employees are the backbone of a company. If your employees are always stressed, it hurts their mental and physical health and can also hurt your bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a 2018 study published in the<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, researchers found that the more stressed the workers were, the more their productivity dropped (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6339264\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Three years later, another study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas Journal of Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> correlated these findings, stating that the higher the stress levels the lower the productivity levels of workers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7889069\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From these studies, it can be seen that less workplace stress makes more productive workers, which can help improve your bottom line.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Frequency_of_Mistakes\"><\/span><b>Reduced Frequency of Mistakes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes are a part of life and are bound to happen in and out of work. However, being more stressed increases the likelihood of mistakes and if these mistakes happen on big projects or tight deadlines, they can cost you big time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2023, researchers found that when workers are stressed, they make more mistakes, which negatively impacts their performance. Such employees are less attentive to detail and have more problems with focus and concentration, all factors that lead to reduced performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/383863470_A_study_of_work_stress_and_its_impact_on_employees'_performance_and_job_satisfaction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Improve_Creativity\"><\/span><b>May Improve Creativity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you work in a creative field of any kind, implementing fun stress management activities could be the line between good creative proposals and dull proposals that may not sell or draw in customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has found that when workers are stressed due to the environment they work in or through excessively challenging work, they\u2019re more likely to lose their creativity and lack motivation for work (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scirp.org\/journal\/paperinformation?paperid=98383\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduces_Interpersonal_Conflict_Burnout_and_Absenteeism\"><\/span><b>Reduces Interpersonal Conflict, Burnout, and Absenteeism\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace stressors such as interpersonal conflicts and organizational constraints can increase employee burnout, engender negative emotions, and increase absenteeism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9658912\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0007681321000392\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/383863470_A_study_of_work_stress_and_its_impact_on_employees'_performance_and_job_satisfaction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\/quiz\/?flowId=101&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=Stress_Management_Exercises\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/button-banner-1-2.png\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors affect the performance and health of an individual employee and the performance and motivation of other workers and the company as a whole (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uml.edu\/research\/cph-new\/worker\/stress-at-work\/financial-costs.aspx#:~:text=Job%20stress%20is%20estimated%20to,turnover%20is%20due%20to%20stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding ways to help your employees de-stress could reduce these issues and keep performance high.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Simple_Stress_Relief_Techniques_for_Work\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Simple Stress Relief Techniques for Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an employer, you don\u2019t have to wait until <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stress-awareness-month\/\">stress awareness month<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in April to pay closer attention to how stressed your employees are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encouraging your workers to engage in some stress management activities\u2014simple activities for dealing with stress\u2014before work or throughout the day can help boost mood and support productivity. Here are some quick, easy, and fun stress management activities you can encourage them to try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Step_Back_and_Breathe\"><\/span><b>Take a Step Back and Breathe<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often think about how stress affects the mind, but we rarely realize that it affects how we breathe too. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, when we\u2019re stressed, we breathe faster and take shorter breaths (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\/body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathwork and deep breathing exercises have been shown to be good for your mental health and stress management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-27247-y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10741869\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><b><i>BetterMe Business<\/i><\/b><\/a><b> offers you and your employees breathing exercises that can reduce stress, which may increase focus,\u00a0 job satisfaction, and performance.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Few_Minutes_to_Meditate\"><\/span><b>Take a Few Minutes to Meditate<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While meditation may have previously been seen as a pseudo-science, today, research shows that this practice is a fantastic way to reduce stress levels and improve well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4142584\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/mindfulness\/meditation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in 2015 showed that when subjects engaged in meditation practice, they demonstrated better job performance and expressed better job satisfaction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4449168\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Another study published in 2021 also found that meditation, specifically mindfulness, resulted in reduced perceived stress and higher work engagement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2021.724126\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-banner-1-5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019re unsure how to incorporate meditation in the workplace, <a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i>BetterMe Business<\/i><\/a> offers guided meditations that your employees can do as a group or individually to help them destress and prevent burnout during work breaks or after work.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Some_Quick_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Do Some Quick Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to exercise, people often do it before or after work and rarely during the work day or even while at work. If you\u2019re willing to try something different and outside the norm, encouraging your employees to engage in quick office workouts can be one of your fun stress management activities. BetterMe Business Zoom app can help you organize quick, desk-friendly activities to boost your team\u2019s productivity throughout the day and improve their physical wellbeing in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that increased physical activity is good for professional workers as it helps them manage and reduce stress and goes further in reducing their anxiety and irritability levels, in addition to increasing their concentration levels, which helps improve performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/319387697_Stress_at_Work_and_the_Role_of_Physical_Activity_in_Its_Management_and_Reduction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe: Health Coaching app,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your employees will have access to several easy and quick 5- to 10-minute desk workouts that can help them destress. If you have workers in wheelchairs or those with limited mobility, feel rest assured that they too will be included in this as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Business <\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also comes with wheelchair and limited mobility-friendly workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_Stretching\"><\/span><b>Try Stretching<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle tension is one of the many side effects of increased stress levels. Many office workers experience head and neck tension, which can lead to migraines and tension headaches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8397028\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Business<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers yoga exercises in addition to chair and neck stretching workouts that can help relieve any muscle tension your workers may be experiencing. We also have a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoom App<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for business that enables employees to do these stretches and workouts together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be a great way to break the ice before meetings or even bond with workers who perhaps work remotely and don\u2019t get a chance to interact regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stress_Relief_Activities_for_Groups_Quick_Stress_Management_Games\"><\/span>Stress Relief Activities for Groups: Quick Stress Management Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want stress relief activities for groups that feel natural at work, try these stress management games in 5\u201310 minutes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two-Minute Wins:<\/strong> each person shares 1 win + 1 next step.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name the Stressor, Name the Fix:<\/strong> one stressor + one action (owner + deadline).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meeting Detox:<\/strong> vote to keep, shorten, or move recurring meetings async (a simple way for how to prevent stress in the workplace).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/collage-2-3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Manage_Stress_During_the_Work_Day\"><\/span><b>How Can You Manage Stress During the Work Day?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, taking breaks to stretch, meditate, or simply breathe are great ways to help you manage stress throughout the workday. Here are some more steps that can help you or your team:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Talk_to_Someone\"><\/span><b>Talk to Someone\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This could be a friend, a trusted co-worker, or if you have access to one, a trusted mental-health professional. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Business<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also comes with chat support that can help you solve whatever is troubling you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Better\"><\/span><b>Eat Better<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may think that your diet has no relation to your stress levels, but this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2015, researchers stated that a healthy diet, particularly one that is rich in fatty fish and other seafood, plant proteins, leafy greens and other vegetables, probiotics such as yogurt, nuts, and olive oil could help promote mental health and help with the management of mental illness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6170050\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Business<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll give your employees access to proper nutrition guidance, nutrition guidance, and trackers for any diet of choice, and exercises &#8211; all of which will help them stay healthy, improving their mental health and performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2236032909-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_if_Your_Job_Is_Affecting_Your_Mental_Health\"><\/span>What to Do if Your Job Is Affecting Your Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your job is affecting your mental health, start by naming what\u2019s driving it (workload, conflict, unclear expectations, lack of control), then take one practical step: talk to your manager or HR about a specific adjustment (scope, deadlines, schedule, or workload distribution). If support is available, consider EAP or a mental health professional. BetterMe Business can help with day-to-day coping skills (breathing, mindfulness, movement), but it shouldn\u2019t replace professional care when that\u2019s needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Effective_Ways_to_Stay_Calm_at_Work\"><\/span><b>What Are Effective Ways to Stay Calm at Work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management exercises such as taking a break to stretch, do yoga, meditate, or perform deep breathing exercises are effective ways to help you stay calm while at work. Outside of work, you should also try to sleep better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has shown that getting adequate sleep can help workers better manage their stress levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/healthy-workplaces\/work-stress#:~:text=Getting%20enough%20good%2Dquality%20sleep,Establish%20boundaries\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which may help them react calmly to any mishaps, mistakes, or inconveniences at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Integrate_Mindfulness_into_a_Corporate_Work_Routine\"><\/span><b>How Do You Integrate Mindfulness into a Corporate Work Routine?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindfulness can be incorporated at work as a stress management exercise in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindful_Interactions\"><\/span><b>Mindful Interactions\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourage your employees or colleagues to be more mindful, considerate, and empathetic when speaking to each other, regardless of the situation at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Scheduling\"><\/span><b>Better Scheduling\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing interrupts workflow more or increases stress more than bad or confusing schedules. While it\u2019s understandable that emergencies happen, always try to schedule matters beforehand so people are better prepared for the day and don\u2019t have to deal with avoidable inconveniences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mindful_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Practice Mindful Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, our app offers mindfulness practices that can be done daily during meetings or individually and has guided meditations that can help foster this practice among workers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breathing_Exercises_and_Body_Scans\"><\/span><b>Breathing Exercises and Body Scans<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a good way to help you be aware of how you\u2019re breathing and how your body feels, which can help you manage stress and better control your emotions, especially the negative ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/overlay-banner-3-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Quick_Exercises_to_Reduce_Stress_at_the_Office\"><\/span><b>What Are Quick Exercises to Reduce Stress at the Office?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are wondering what stress management techniques you can quickly and easily use in the office, you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practicing mindfulness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking breaks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing some guided meditation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in quick desk and chair workouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking to someone who can help you navigate the situation positively &#8211; this could be a friend, trusted co-worker, supervisor, or mental health professional<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_workplace_stress_lead_to_health_issues\"><\/span><strong>Can workplace stress lead to health issues?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. Research has shown that workplace stress can make people suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and may even lead to chronic health issues such as hypertension and diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/every-mind-matters\/lifes-challenges\/work-related-stress\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5819024\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_breaks_help_with_workplace_stress\"><\/span><strong>How can breaks help with workplace stress?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They allow you to step away from the problem at hand, which helps you recharge and release muscle tension and can also boost creativity and productivity. For those whose work requires staring at a screen, breaks may help reduce eye strain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1367048422001990\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_habits_promote_a_stress-free_work_environment\"><\/span><strong>What habits promote a stress-free work environment?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing fun stress management exercises, open communication, empathy, relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, and better work-life balance are some of the things that can promote a stress-free work environment and better performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_stress_management_technique_for_work\"><\/span><strong>What is the easiest stress management technique for work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple actions such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness are excellent work stress reliever techniques that can be done by anyone either individually or as a group.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_42_Rule_of_Burnout\"><\/span><strong>What Is the 42% Rule of Burnout?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>The \u201c42% rule of burnout\u201d is often used as a simple reminder that recovery time matters\u2014people need consistent time for rest, sleep, breaks, and low-effort downtime to stay effective long-term. It\u2019s not a formal clinical rule, but it can be a helpful way to justify protecting breaks, reducing meeting overload, and setting clearer boundaries at work.<\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\/quiz\/?flowId=101&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=Stress_Management_Exercises\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/b2b4-ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-converter.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work stress can cost you and your business, but it doesn\u2019t have to. By implementing the above-mentioned stress management exercises, you can mitigate this issue, which is good for mental health and overall performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re an employer who is looking to boost performance in your workplace and take better care of your workers&#8217; mental health, we highly suggest that you try <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/business.betterme.world\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BetterMe Business<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If job stress in the workplace is hurting focus, morale, or retention, start with two moves: build micro-recovery into the day (2\u201310 minutes of paced breathing, quick stretching, short walks, or desk-friendly movement) reduce avoidable stressors (unclear priorities, constant context-switching, meeting overload, unrealistic deadlines). 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