I love my job here at MDI Medical, but there are days when I feel stressed and worn out by the time I get home.  I'm sure many of you traveling therapists feel the same way when you get home from your OT Jobs, PT Jobs and SLP Jobs.  Here are a few tips on relieving stress I found at WebMD:

(-) Writing- There is evidence that writing about your stressful events can actually help relieve the stress you are feeling.  Write for about 10-15 minutes per day about the things that are worrying you or are stressful to you at the time.  Doctors sometimes suggest keeping a stress journal, so you can track the sources of stress in your life and find ways to cope with them.

(-) Expressing your feelings- Talk with family, friends, coworkers or a counselor about how you are feeling.  Laughing and crying are also natural ways to release tension and stress.

(-)Physical Activity- exercise is proven to reduce stress, especially aerobic exercise (walking, running, bicycling, swimming, etc).

(-)Doing something you enjoy- A meaningful activity helps relieve tension.  Things such as gardening, art, volunteer work...anything you consider an enjoyable hobby.

 After a long day on at your rehabilitation jobs, take a few minutes to try out these tips to relieve your tension and stress, so you can return to your job as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist feeling refreshed and stress free!

Brittany Walden
Receptionist