Stress

Let’s have a quick look at what kind of results stress has on workers. There are many surveys done each year, and we see a steady increase of stress in the workplace yearly. Here are some of the figures concerning the impact of stress on the workplace!

• About 50% of people lose an hour or more per day, due to stress.

• Highly stressed employees, make up approximately 10% of the workforce.

• More than 30% of workers, show a minimum of five days during a year, where they are completely ineffective in their work, this is due to stress.

• We have approximately 65% of all workers, which show some signs of fatigue, or being out of control during a year.

We all experience stress, no matter how much you love your job, or how perfect your life may seem. At some stage, we all go through stress. We may actually even have a burn-out. This happens when you get to a point, where you are either emotionally or physically exhausted. This usually occur, when one is exposed to stress for long stretches at a time. You may not even notice it until it is too late .

Burn-outs can occur due to demands made, and one not being able to meet those demands. This can be either at home or at work. It is known to be a total exhaustion of one’s mental, physical as well as emotional state of being.

There are many causes for this occurrence. It could be setting of unrealistic goals by a family member, impracticable expectations of an employer, lack of recognition, or even a lack of certain skills. The powerlessness to meet these or live up to them, will slowly but surely bring one down.

You may not even notice it coming, you seem happy, you love working long hours, you enjoy taking work home, and your life seems perfect to you. Then one day you wake up feeling sick, not wanting to answer the phone, or even see anyone. You have knots in your throat and stomach, your mind seems blank, and all you want is to stay in bed.

By consuming your work, working longer hours, weekends and even nights, you have taken away the balance in your life. You have denied your mind, body and emotions a well needed rest.

You need to take control, your heart, and mind along with your body needs to rest! Stop for a moment, and just listen to your body.

Take a weekend off or go on a calming holiday. You need relaxation. By constantly moving forward like a machine, you are headed for a great colossal disaster .

Stop! Open your mind and listen, feel your heartbeat, get in touch with your emotions. See where you are headed, then make the right move.

Coping daily can be difficult, nonetheless it is not impossible. With the information revealed within these pages, you will find there are numerous methods that can aid in bringing you balance, peace and a stress-free life.