Managing Intense Stress at Work

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1:26So to counter this, try to rotate your neck and eyes every 20 minutes. Look at something close to you for five seconds and then something farther away. The advice here is to create something called a panic pack to keep at your desk. A small bag containing items that will calm your senses. Here's what it should include. Strong tastes like things that are sour, bitter, or salty can stimulate the vagus nerve at the back of your tongue. This nerve runs from your brain down to your abdomen and promotes relaxation. Fidgets with different textures promote tactile stimulation and that can improve cognition and relieve stress.

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