Blessed to Stress Less

We hear the term all the time, “Work-Life Balance”, but what does that mean for us? In a time where things are consistently changing in the workplace, especially for those who have become accustomed to working from home, the added demand on our daily life can be seemingly challenging. Since 2023, work-from-home rates have come down from 35% to 22%, so there is an obvious change in many Americans’ routines. Not to mention the unpredictable and increasingly long commutes in rush hour. However, that’s just getting to and from. Even in the most top-rated companies for “Best Places to Work”, there will always be demands, quotas and expectations that workers must meet.

So, with everything that you have on your plate, can you say that you are “Blessed to Stress Less?” Well, curious enough, I went around Cosmos Air Headquarters and asked some of our employees “What are some of the actions you take to make your work-life balance stress-free?” It was fascinating seeing the employees with the most demanding jobs have a more focused daily routine before and after work. I believe this truly frames and displays the reality of success and less stress in the workplace, while also balancing personal life.

From the front offices to the back of the warehouse and even our delivery drivers, everyone had their own tranquil regimen. Here were some of their answers:

Vanessa from Production: “I like to help people. Being nice helps the day go by and TALKING! I like to talk!”

Customer Service Rep, Kennedy: “Breath work! I do a lot of breath work. That really calms me.”

Customer Service Rep, Jamiah: “Cracking jokes! Joking about Mike’s height (our Operations Manager) with him and making the day more enjoyable!”

Delivery Driver, Rico: “There’s two things that I love, Air Filters and Lottery! I love coming to work because this is what I WANT to do!”

Pamela from Administration: “Prayer. Praying for a smooth day and that if anything goes wrong, the problem will be taken away.”

Operations Manager, Michael: “I wake up every morning at 5:00am, sit in the dark and meditate for 30 minutes. I also work out at 8:00pm, every day to relieve stress.”

CEO, Mickey: “Every morning, I like to spiritually clean the environment and BLESS THE STRESS!”

Everyone’s response shows that it takes more than just scheduling and being proactive at work. Yes, promptly knocking out tasks makes a workload feel lighter, but how do you make a workload not feel like a “load” at all? -Can you naturally smile at work like Vanessa? Do you have a work friend that you can genuinely laugh with like Jamiah? Or do you have routines, hobbies and faith to help you feel bliss and LOVE what you do like Rico?

Take a moment and think to yourself, “Am I handling my work-life balance, or is my work-life handling me?” Overall, yes, we want to be successful at work, however our mental health is important and reflects in all areas of our life. In the year of 2025, Cosmos Air challenges you to be Blessed to Stress Less. The work is up to you, as you hold the pen to the story of your own life.

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