Neuro hacks to de-stress

AS the year draws to a close, many South Africans are feeling the weight of accumulated stress and exhaustion in the workplace.

- KERRY RUDMAN

Calm visualisation can directly affect the brain's relaxation response. | Freepik

(Freepik)

Some of the most common causes of stress at work are:

· Fear of being retrenched.

· More overtime due to staff cutbacks.

· Pressure to perform to meet rising expectations, but with no increase in job satisfaction.

· Pressure to work at optimum levels - all the time.

· Lack of control over how you do your work.

The good news is that there are some scientifically backed neuro hacks that can help anyone unwind and rejuvenate, without needing to commit to long and complex routines.