~ 40% of American workers reported their job was very or extremely stressful; 25% view their jobs as the number one stressor in their lives
~ Some 75% of employees believe that workers have more on-the-job stress than a generation ago
~ 29% of workers felt quite a bit or extremely stressed at work
~ 26% of workers said they were "often or very often burned out or stressed by their work"
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How do I deal with stress at home? There is so much to do when I get home, that I want to go back to the office. But when I get to the office, there is so much going on that all I want to do is get home.
You may be experiencing overload. Set priorities in your life. Do your best. Get help when needed. Keep life simple. Take some time for yourself. Then relax and enjoy your life, even if everything doesn't get done that you wish you could do.
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Sources of Stress
Stress that results in feelings of tension and anxiety can arise from many sources. Here are a few:
-Work Stressors (long hours, difficult people to work with, deadlines, etc)
-Home Stressors (conflict with children or spouse, home demands, etc)
-Finances (debt, spending conflict, job loss, difficult economy, etc)
-Feeling a loss of control over one's life
-Feeling sad and depressed
-Major life events (divorce, moving, new job, loss of a loved one, a tragedy, etc)
-Health problems |
How to Cope Better with Stress
~Reduce your stress load. Learn to say "no" if already overloaded.
~Develop a good support system-people you can talk with and get help from when needed.
~Break the stress cycle with relaxation. Do something you enjoy everyday.
~Get regular, moderate exercise, such as walking or biking in park or by a scenic lake.
~Do stretching exercises and practice deep breathing to relax the body.
~Take care of yourself. Get 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Eat regular meals. Limit caffeine and alcohol. |
