Effective Stress Reduction Strategies for Editors
Discover practical tips and techniques for reducing stress in your editing work. From mindfulness practices to the benefits of meditation, this insightful content offers valuable insights to help editors stay calm and focused amidst demanding work environments. Embrace these stress-relief methods to enhance your productivity and well-being.
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Stress Reduction for Editors Anya Weber Copywriter and Editor Institute for Community Inclusion SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Quick Poll How would you describe your typical work day? Low-stress Medium-stress High-stress SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Americans are wicked stressed out. 69% of employees report that work is a significant source of stress. 41% say they typically feel tense or stressed out during the workday. -American Psychological Association (via mindful.org) SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Stuff that can help Good habits to un-fray your nerves Emergency stress relievers Ways to feel more powerful (less stressed) Reasons to embrace the stress Bonus: Editorial spin SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Good habits: Ways to be more Zen Zen = in the moment Respond to what s happening (rather than freezing, yelling, crying) Also called mindfulness SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Meditate SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Meditation Relieves insomnia Helps with depression/anxiety Alleviates chronic digestive issues Helps with hypertension (high blood pressure) Counteracts flight or fight response and reduces stress. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging The results suggest that [meditation] is associated with changes in gray matter concentration in brain regions involved in learning and memory processes, emotion regulation and perspective taking. (after an eight-week study in mindfulness-based stress reduction) SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
A Simple Workday Meditation Sit comfortably and close your eyes. Turn your attention to your breath. Feel your belly go in and out as you breathe. When thoughts come up, acknowledge them, let them go, and gently bring your attention back to your breath. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Belly breathing SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Breathing can calm OR energize you. Let s take a vote: Relaxing breath? Energizing breath? SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Relaxing breath Close your eyes. Breathe through your nose. For two minutes Inhale for a count of three. Exhale for a count of four. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Energizing breath Close your eyes. Breathe through your nose. For two minutes Inhale for a count of four. Exhale for a count of three. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Meditation Apps Calm The Mindfulness App Buddhify Headspace Online search: best meditation apps SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions? SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Use all your vacation days, every year. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Use all your vacation days, every year. Americans turned our backs on 169 million paid vacation days in 2013. People who take more time off tend to get more raises and promotions. Taking vacation can increase productivity by 80% and improve reaction time by 40%. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
When you go on vacation, really go on vacation. Find people to cover for you. Set an out-of-office email response and voicemail greeting. Let people know you won t be replying to emails or calls. If it s an emergency...they can call 911. If it s an emergency...they can call 911. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Open your window or step outside. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Do some laps around the office. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Movement Creativity Walking Increases a person s creative output by about 60%. Encourages growth of new ideas. Improves cognition and problem-solving. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Get up and walk around after eating. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Try this stretch! SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Chat with a coworker. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Use a break for a concrete task. Make a doctor s appointment. Wash your dishes. Call a client or business contact. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Learn to Say... SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Manage expectations SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions? SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Emergency stress relievers SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Just Add Water SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Eat a banana SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Work your ABS. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Work your ABS. A: Accept Accept that you re feeling stressed out or emotional. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Work your ABS. A: Accept Accept that you re feeling stressed out or emotional. B: Breathe Breathe into your belly or sides. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Work your ABS. A: Accept Accept that you re feeling stressed out or emotional. B: Breathe Breathe into your belly or sides. S: Strike Strike a power pose. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
TED Talk: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are (Amy Cuddy, 2012) Power of nonverbals to influence others and ourselves SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Embrace the stress! TED Talk: Kelly McGonigal, How to Make Stress Your Friend (2013) Stress strengthens us. People who believe this have fewer negative effects from stress. Stress releases oxytocin: bonding with others, opening heart vessels. SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
What are your strategies for (editorial) stress management? SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Stress Reduction for Editors Anya Weber Copywriter and Editor Institute for Community Inclusion SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL INCLUSION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
