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17 · October 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER BEAVER · | www.insideHALTON.com 17 | Thursday, Friday, July 18, 2014 | OAKVILLE www.insideHALTON.com Advertising Section Adults are prone injury from heavy Tips to help you to cope with stress at bags work In the flurry of packing for a vacation or business trip, it's easy to get carried away and pack everything but the kitchen sink into your suitcase and carry-on. But over-packed luggage and improper lifting and carrying techniques are comThe workers of the are working more. So says an mon causes of injury toworld the back, neck and shoulders. The good news is many benefit of these injuries canMetLife. be easily annual study of employee trends from In prevented. The following tips, compliments of the Ontario 2010, 40 percent of employees admitted their workload had Chiropractors Association, can help take the pain out of increased compared with the previous year. your vacation: While there are many reasons that can account for a Choosing your luggage heavier workload at the office, heavy layoffs in countries · When shopping for new luggage, look for a sturdy, light, across the and globe has, in many instances, left those lugwho high-quality transportable piece. Avoid purchasing weren't laid off heavy with extra work. And companies might be gage that is too or bulky when empty. · Chooseto a know bag with and this a handle which goes a surprised just wheels how much approach isn't worklong way to lighten your load. ing. TheMetLife study also found that 68 percent of employ· A good quality backpack with adjustable, padded shoulder ees surveyed reported that the quality of their work had straps and a waist strap makes an ideal carry-on because, suffered and that fear of losing their jobs played a significant when worn properly, backpacks can evenly distribute weight. role in how well they did their jobs. Packing your luggage: · Over-packing is an easy pitfall, but consider that the larger Good stress and bad stress a traveller is and heavier the luggage, the more susceptible While employees might not be able toto quell their fears of to neck, back and shoulder injuries. Try only pack what one absolutely day being laid off, there are things they can do to reduce you need. the stress that often accompanies such fears. Stress is a part of most professions and can even be a good motivator. However, when stress is prolonged or excessive, the results can be very unhealthy. Men and women with high stress levels are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. When faced with prolonged or excessive stress at the office, men and women can take the following approaches to avoid succumbing to stress. Extra work k load l d takes k its toll ll on the h mental l health h l h of f employees l · Manage time effectively. One of the problems with an increased workload is the time in the day to complete that work does not simultaneously increase. This reality makes it easy to become overwhelmed with stress. But a few time management techniques can help. Prioritize certain tasks, ensuring projects that are time-sensitive get done ahead of f those that aren't. When setting a schedule for work, be realistic. If a schedule isn't realistic, that will only cause more stress. · When possible, place items in a few smaller bags, instead of one large luggage piece. · Ensure your carry-on luggage does not managing weigh more thanat · Maintain a persona l life. Effectively stress 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight. work involves having a personal life away from the office. All · Keep the contents of any carry-on luggage to a minimum, work and no play is a recipe for stress. No matter how big a pack heavy items at the bottom of the bag and make efworkload you at the office, be sure to make time for ficient use awaits of the bag's pockets. enjoyable activities away from work. Spend time with friends Lifting and carrying your luggage and family, plan a weekend getaway or simply Lifting your luggage can't always be avoided,relax evenat if home. your Such time, even if it's not as often as you might like, makes dealing with stress at the office that much easier to handle. · Remain physically active. Exercise is a great remedy for stress. In fact, the American Psychological Association notes that studies have suggested physically active people have lower rates of anxiety and depression than sedentary people. While research is ongoing, some researchers feel exercise enhances the body's ability to respond to stress. In addition, exercise seems to give the body practice at dealing with stress. While exercising, the body's physiological systems are forced to communicate with one another. These same systems must also communicate with one another when responding to stress. Regular exercise helps the body communicate more efficiently, something that helps when the time comes to respond to stress. luggage has wheels. But practising safe lifting techniques can substantially reduce your risk of injury, as follows: · Move slowly and, whenever possible, break the action into smaller parts. 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