With the Easter holiday approaching, many employees are looking forward to a long weekend break. How do you maximise the benefits of a break from work to enable you to approach the demands of your life in a positive manner?

• Tackle one thing at a time - Don’t try to do too much at once.
• At work, delegate tasks to others. Trust others to get it done.
• Take some exercise - physical activity is one of the most effective stress remedies around.
• Set aside time to make sure that you get enough rest and sleep
• Set yourself goals. Decide what’s important and pursue it; decide what’s not important and demote its priority ranking. Learn to say no.
• Get outdoors and take a walk. Make a game of noticing little things you’ve never seen before.
• Get organised. Keep a detailed calendar to remind yourself of even the smallest tasks. Be creative. Find new and better ways to do routine tasks. Challenge yourself to shave a few seconds off a job each time you do it.
• Keep your life in balance. Develop interests and supports outside your primary work environment. Join a support group or pursue a hobby.
• Give in occasionally, you don’t have to win everything. Avoid quarrels whenever possible.