Handling Stress

Philippines
January 5, 2018 1:44am CST
I just left my work as a Customer Service Representative last December 28, 2017. Yey! Happy New Year! I'm jobless! But, that's my choice, I know. The main reason why I resigned is because the job is causing me too much stress that my mind and body can't handle it anymore. I tried to stay in this kind of industry for a year, I'm thinking maybe I'm still adjusting, but the stress won't go away. So, I now got rid of that stressful work, but the problem now is getting a new one and hoping that it'll not be as stressful. Any advice on how to handle stress effectively?
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
that's good you finally decide to quit the job. As it says, health is wealth. I am sure there are still lots of jobs out there whom you will enjoy in the near future.
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• Philippines
5 Jan 18
Yeah, I hope so.. I'm looking forward to be part of something that I can enjoy.
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@xiaolisu (957)
5 Jan 18
young girl have lots of opportunity to find job. it's so good you are so young
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• Philippines
5 Jan 18
And I hope the opportunities waiting are not as stressful as the one I had :D
• United Kingdom
5 Jan 18
Happy New Year to you! Well, it's good that you made the decision to leave a job that wasn't making you happy and causing you undue stress. I suffered from stress due to working in a job in the city and I had to leave that job and now I have a job that I am comfortable with and has a more relaxed pace. In terms of handling the stress there is something you could do and that is to take up regular swimming. I don't know if that interests you but that is what I do and I feel great and this helps to keep stress far at bay. You have a little time to do something you enjoy even if swimming is not for you. Anyway, best of luck for the New Year and also hope you find a job that suits you, a job that you love.
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• Philippines
5 Jan 18
Thank you very much for sharing your experience and your advice. I'm motivated :) Happy New year to us :)
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
Go to mylot? hahaha Whenever I'm stressed, I just do my journals, watch tv, mylot, etc. I used to do yoga and that was very helpful too. I think it's up to you to find your means of escape. Find a hobby or find something that you can do while at work to make you forget that you are stressing.
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• Lucknow, India
5 Jan 18
According to me a little workout is best stress buster,, it helps one sleep better too
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
I'm actually thinking about doing that :) thanks
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
5 Jan 18
Spending time with family can also make you free from stress
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@holdoors (2517)
• Malaysia
5 Jan 18
Well, certain jobs tend to be more stressful. I think perhaps the job nature does not suit you. Perhaps, you can try other jobs. As for handling stress, it is important to make time for travelling, exercising etc. I personally like to food-hunt with my friends.
• Philippines
5 Jan 18
Right, seems like the job doesn't suit me. I'm hoping to have a job that will give me a balanced life.. to do those activities, so that I won't be stressed to much.