One of the best ways to relieve stress and incorporate balance on a regular basis is to do something that is completely unrelated to your job," says Maule. That means making it a regular habit to have more "me time" every day to help decompress and disconnect from the pressures of work on a daily basis. "It may have to wait until you are physically away from work--like cranking the tunes on your ride home, immersing yourself in a good read, or chatting with a friend," said Maule .





3. Ask for help.





Here's what Maule shared with me: "Even if you are a superstar at your job, it can still be necessary to ask for help. Offload tasks that you are confident that your coworkers can handle so you can focus on higher priorities and give them your full energy and attention. By asking for help, you are able to boost productivity and it can help you enhance team chemistry."





4. Set healthy work boundaries.





Since we're hyper-connected to tech devices 24/7 and many of us take work home with us, Maule says it's imperative that we set some firm boundaries around what we are willing or unwilling to do beyond the scope of the regular work day. He says, "Be flexible for those special scenarios like a crisis, covering for others, or a strict deadline but let it be known as the exception to the rule. Understand and embrace that healthy work boundaries can translate to a healthy personal life."





5. Make alternative therapies part of your weekly routine.





Maule advises us to consider the use of alternative therapies that don't require a visit to a health professional to unwind. Think aromatherapy, like essential oils, which can improve psychological or physical well-being. Maule says this is "an effective way to elicit positive moods and decrease concerns for things that are outside of our control."



















