How can a therapy blanket help with stress relief?

One in five Germans describes themselves as "super stressed." In our frenzy to keep everything running at the office and at home, we often forget to take time for ourselves. The stress level constantly rises, and our productivity declines over time. Too much stress leads to us being less productive, focused, and balanced. Additionally, stress can demonstrably lead to depression and often has negative effects on our professional and private relationships.

 

If we are exposed to stress over a longer period, it also demonstrably affects our immune system. We get sick more often, recover more slowly after an infection, and the risk of heart disease and heart attacks increases significantly.

Although we all need a little stress to stay motivated and always do our best, the key to a healthier life is to have a balanced balance between stress and recovery. The goal is to create a healthy work-life balance.

When the work-life balance is balanced, we are not only happier with ourselves but also more productive, less sick, and more open to spontaneous situations.

It used to be easier to draw a line between professional and private life. Today, these boundaries are disappearing more and more, and it is difficult to switch off from work stress in everyday life. The latest technology almost forces us to be constantly reachable. Achieving a healthy lifestyle without stress seems impossible.

What are signs of a poor work-life balance?

Persistent fatigue

Ongoing fatigue causes us to work less productively, lowers our mood, and reduces our concentration. This can have massive effects not only on our professional daily life, where fatal mistakes can happen and unprofessional behavior is inappropriate, but also on our private relationships with family members or partners.

 Poor health

Stress has clear effects on our health. Stress attacks our immune system and makes us susceptible to many pathogens. We feel drained, weak, and lacking energy.

 Tense relationships

When we work too much and bring work home, it has massive effects on our private relationships. We not only miss important family events or milestones of family members, but we also feel lonely and strain our relationships.

How can I reduce my stress level?

 Tips to reduce stress levels at work!

• Set realistic and achievable goals for each day!

Organizing our priorities gives us a sense of control. The more control we have over our work and how we work, the less stressed we are. Creating a to-do list for each day and tackling important tasks first helps structure the workday.

• Say no sometimes too!

Setting a limit on work does not mean being less good at the job. Knowing the limits of your own abilities even shows professionalism! And there is more time for private activities.

• Work effectively!

When a larger project is upcoming, it helps to divide the tasks into smaller ones. This motivates during processing and reduces unnecessary procrastination. 

• Take breaks!

Small breaks help keep the mind clear and reduce stress. Take a short walk in the fresh air. Breaks help us make good decisions and stay motivated to continue working.

• Communication!

Honesty and openness are essential in professional relationships. Whether with the boss, employees, or colleagues. In stressful and demanding situations, it helps to keep a clear head and address problems directly. Being open to other opinions and viewpoints helps to find a solution together.

Tips to reduce stress at home!

• Take a break!

Today's technology can help us in many life situations – but it can also exhaust us if we are reachable 24/7. Taking a break for yourself and consciously dealing with yourself is indispensable!

• Distribute tasks in everyday life!

Taking care of the household, children, and family together reduces the stress level for everyone involved! A clear division of tasks is essential here. If something is left undone – stay calm and try to take it easy.

• Also say "No!" in private life sometimes!

A look at the calendar and sweat breaks out? Too many activities can also stress us. Sports, a coffee with a friend, dinner with the neighbors. An overcrowded calendar does not help to relax. We have to dare to cancel an appointment sometimes and enjoy an evening for ourselves!

• Enough sleep!

Too little sleep causes our stress level to rise massively. It is therefore also important to put aside the phone or other electronic devices before falling asleep. The blue light emitted by electronic devices reduces the melatonin level in the body, which is also known as the "sleep hormone."

• Sleeping with our therapy blanket!

The therapy blankets create a heaviness with their filled weight that becomes noticeable as relaxation when placed on the body. Using a weighted blanket helps the body to shut down faster and enter rest mode. The weight of the blanket affects the muscles, tendons, and joints, so the body is intensely perceived and the feeling of relaxation spreads throughout our body. This is due to the happiness hormone serotonin and the sleep hormone melatonin, whose release is promoted when the therapy blanket is placed! 

 

References:
https://www.tk.de/resource/blob/2026630/9154e4c71766c410dc859916aa798217/tk-stressstudie-2016
https://www.welt.de/newsticker/dpa_nt/infoline_nt/brennpunkte_nt/article121352049/Deutschland-ist-gestresst.html
https://www.sueddeutsche.de/leben/studie-der-techniker-krankenkasse-das-stresst-die-deutschen-am-meisten-1.3198773