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1. Control The Temps

There's a good chance your co-workers are going to have an issue with you throwing on the A/C in the middle of the winter. However, it's a good way to ensure that you are comfortable and productive at the office. If you cannot get your hands on the thermostat to control the temps, you could always request to be moved closer to an A/C vent, or a window, or you can use a desk fan to try to cool you off.

2. Reduce Stress

You want to try to incorporate some stress reduction techniques into the mix. There are plenty of good stress reduction techniques that you can try to incorporate including deep breathing exercises, yoga, and even meditation. All of these things can help you lower your cortisol levels and help minimize the stress you're experiencing. When you suffer from too much stress, you can increase your risk of developing depression and it can lead to weight gain and premature aging. By minimizing your stress levels, you can decrease the stress hormone in your body which can simultaneously help balance out your menopausal symptoms. When you are experiencing a sudden hot flash, you should incorporate some deep breathing into the mix to try to reduce the severity of it. Visit a menopause doctor if symptoms become problematic.

3. Dress In Lighter Layers

One of the best things you can do when you are suffering from random hot flashes is try to layer yourself. Dressing in light layers is a great way to manage your hot flashes while maintaining a proper dress code. Try to go for clothing that is breathable too. You want to opt for cotton over synthetic materials. Try to avoid anything that is going to retain too much heat. This means avoiding wool and tweed. When the weather gets very hot, you can wear a base layer that is made out of moisture-wicking material. This material is designed to help draw out the moisture away from your body. 

4. Snack More Often

One of the things you should be doing is trying to eat more throughout the day. Rather than waiting for lunch to eat, try to incorporate light snacking into your daily routine. This is a good way to keep your blood sugar as stable as possible. You want to continue to munch throughout the day rather than all at once. Keeping your blood sugar as stable as possible is the best way to ensure you can keep your symptoms at bay. It's a good way to minimize mood fluctuations too. You want to try to opt for snacks that can fill you for longer including nuts and cheeses over sugary and carbohydrate-rich foods that will spike your blood sugar levels.

5. Find Someone To Confide In

Try to find someone that you can speak with about your condition. You want to ensure that someone else knows about it. It could be a coworker you trust or even a supervisor. By getting it out there and speaking about it with someone, you can better manage it. 

6. Start Exercising

One of the best things you can do when you are trying to minimize your hot flashes and the symptoms of menopause is to exercise more. Try to add more exercise to your daily life. It could be going for a walk after dinner or even doing some light stretching. You want to try to start an exercise routine because it can help to minimize your symptoms. You want to do this because it's also going to directly and positively impact your sleep, anxiety levels, and even your stress levels. Along with this, it can directly help your balance and joint and muscle function which gets worse as you age.

7. Keep Yourself Hydrated

You need to be drinking more water. When you are experiencing hot flashes and/or night sweats, you can get dehydrated. After all, your body is releasing water. Thus, you want to try to incorporate more water into your daily life. Try to drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily. This will ensure that you are getting enough hydration throughout the day. This can help you replace the water you are losing from hot flashes and it can keep your skin better hydrated too. This can have an antiaging effect on your skin by minimizing fine lines and wrinkles.