With the new year, it’s important to set and keep goals for your funeral home, but remember to take care of yourself too.

Funeral directors have a busy schedule that can get rather hectic. By finding ways to relieve stress both physically and mentally, funeral directors can power through the pressure of the funeral profession.

From exercising to reading, there are several ways you can relax and take care of your body and mind.

Work Away Stress Through Fitness

Exercising regularly can help you stay fit and healthy both physically and mentally. Work away the stress of the funeral profession by setting up a consistent workout schedule.

When it comes to fitness, there is something for everyone — whether you enjoy working out at the gym, running around the neighborhood, or doing some yoga from the comfort of your home.

The busy life of a funeral director doesn’t mean there isn’t time to exercise. You can get up early to work out and feel refreshed and ready to help your families grieve their losses. Or, you can even take 15 minutes out of your day to do some simple exercises at your desk.

Make a Home-Cooked Meal to Relieve Stress

What’s a better way to de-stress after a long day than eating a delicious home-cooked meal? If you don’t have the time or energy to make a meal after working at your funeral home all day, you can try these quick and easy slow cooker recipes.

But if you enjoy experimenting with recipes, grab one of these cookbooks that are perfect for funeral directors to test out a popular funeral meal or to-die-for dish (pun intended).

Eating a delicious meal, and knowing you made it, will help the stress melt away.

Treat Yourself, You Deserve It

Being a funeral director is a busy, yet rewarding profession through helping families cope with the loss of their loved one. You deserve to treat yourself for your dedication to and compassion for the families your serve.

Do whatever makes you happy and stress-free. You can go to the spa, get a massage, or simply watch your favorite movie or read a book. Or buy yourself something special, like a quirky product to show your pride in the funeral profession.

By working to relieve stress, funeral directors can prevent occupational burnout.

How do you handle stress? Share your suggestions in the comments below.