{"id":2409,"date":"2020-07-07T14:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-07T14:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2409"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:23:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T00:23:00","slug":"3-proven-strategies-for-recharging-under-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/3-proven-strategies-for-recharging-under-stress","title":{"rendered":"3 Proven Strategies for Recharging Under Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/3-proven-strategies-for-recharging-under-stress\/#On_your_break_take_a_few_minutes_to_go_outside\" >On your break, take a few minutes to go outside&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/3-proven-strategies-for-recharging-under-stress\/#When_youre_feeling_stressed_remind_yourself_why_you_became_a_healthcare_worker_or_ally_in_the_first_place\" >When you\u2019re feeling stressed, remind yourself why you became a healthcare worker or ally in the first place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/3-proven-strategies-for-recharging-under-stress\/#Listen_to_a_calming_song_on_shift_breaks_or_after_a_shift_ends\" >Listen to a calming song on shift breaks or after a shift ends&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>As&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/arianna-huffington-michelle-williams-harvard-combatting-coronavirus-public-health-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a first responder during the coronavirus<\/a>, you face unique challenges: your hours may increase as your daily workload expands to contend with COVID-19, you\u2019re at a greater risk of getting sick, and you may have made the difficult choice to self-isolate from your family so that you can continue to treat patients. The work you do is of utmost importance, and while its personally rewarding nature can certainly be a motivator during tough times, the associated stress can veer into burnout territory if left unmanaged.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studies published in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6624844\/#!po=21.2644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Harvard Review of Psychiatry<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1471-2458-11-838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>BMC Public Health<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;show that first responders feel they are expected to play down the traumatic impact of their work. Yet minimizing their prolonged exposure to high stress puts them particularly at risk of absenteeism and conflict on the job, irritability and tension with their loved ones, and sleep difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over 80% of people feel significantly more stressed as a result of current public health circumstances, according to a Thrive Global survey of over 5,000 Americans to identify pain points related to the coronavirus crisis and solutions to help. And for first responders, that stress may be understandably magnified. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to be armed with strategies to reduce your anxiety and protect your well-being while you care for others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ideal time to begin stress prevention is&nbsp;<em>before<\/em>&nbsp;you arrive at your shift. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)<em>&nbsp;<\/em>recommends living a \u201cdisaster ready lifestyle,\u201d which is to say, getting plenty of regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/coronavirus-getting-more-sleep-essential\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prioritizing sleep<\/a>&nbsp;is key as well \u2014 a solid night of rest will enable you to arrive at your shift with a clear mind so you can respond to daily challenges more effectively and be more resilient in the face of difficulty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re thinking, \u201cI don\u2019t have time for this\u201d\u2014take comfort. Reducing stress\u2014even in the most high pressure circumstances\u2014starts with small steps, many of which can be completed in two minutes or less. At Thrive, we call them Microsteps: small, science-backed actions you can start taking immediately to build habits that significantly improve your life. Here are three that you can implement today to lower your stress so you can make even more of a difference in people\u2019s lives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_your_break_take_a_few_minutes_to_go_outside\"><\/span><strong>On your break, take a few minutes to go outside&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a short walk outdoors will help you recharge. Outdoor light is crucial for resetting our internal circadian clocks. Vitamin D from sun exposure is also indispensable for our immune system health and overall mental well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_youre_feeling_stressed_remind_yourself_why_you_became_a_healthcare_worker_or_ally_in_the_first_place\"><\/span><strong>When you\u2019re feeling stressed, remind yourself why you became a healthcare worker or ally in the first place<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you joined this field because you want to help people, remembering that fact can help you to move through challenging moments with more resilience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_to_a_calming_song_on_shift_breaks_or_after_a_shift_ends\"><\/span><strong>Listen to a calming song on shift breaks or after a shift ends&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This SAMHSA-recommended strategy is a signal to your brain and body that it\u2019s safe to relax and unwind.&nbsp;<strong>About Alexandra<\/strong><br><em>Alexandra Hayes is a Senior Content Development Editor at Thrive Global. Prior to joining Thrive, she was a middle school reading teacher in Canarsie, Brooklyn.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013\u2013<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><br><strong><em>This piece originally appeared on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thriveglobal.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em><em>as part of Osmosis&#8217; collaboration with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/categories\/first-responders-first\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">#FirstRespondersFirst<\/a>, an initiative of Harvard T.H. 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We publish pieces written by outside contributors with a wide range of opinions, which don\u2019t necessarily reflect our own.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thriveglobal.com\/stories\/becoming-a-thrive-global-contributor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a>&nbsp;or join us as a community member!<\/em><\/strong><br><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/learn-more-robot-left-side.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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