stress at work

December 19, 2007

September 12, 2007

September 10, 2007

  • The Importance of Relaxation Techniques … The Facts on Stress …

    A report compiled by NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) shows indisputable facts that Work Related Stress is the highest cause of stress in today’s society.  The survey shows that one in four people view their jobs as the number one stressor in their life.  It also shows that three quarters of people believe workers have more on the job stress than a generation ago. (…)

September 5, 2007

  • 5 money management tips for Stress Relief …

    Many of us dream to have a lot of it and very few of us have more than we think we need.  It’s one of the 3 main stressors that keep many people awake at night.  Whether you’re living beyond your means or wondering how you’re going to have enough income for retirement all comes down to Money. (…)

August 31, 2007

August 30, 2007

August 29, 2007

  • Forward thinking Companies recommend their employees take up hobbies for Stress Relief.

    A great new trend is beginning to form in forward thinking companies in an effort to tackle stress at work head on.  Several independent studies showed when people followed another passion other than work that they were more focused, handled work pressure better, were more balanced and had less time off sick.  This was first targeted by several H.R. (…)

August 23, 2007

August 22, 2007

  • Does Smoking really help with Stress Relief?

    Ok, I’m going to try to stay off my soap box over this one.  I understand as a reformed smoker it’s important to keep an open mind on the subject.  So does smoking actually help with Stress Relief?  When I think back I remember when I felt stressed and wanted to calm down my first thought was generally to light up a cigarette. 
    The right answer on getting rid of stress may be some type of Natural Stress Relief, but for a smoker it isn’t always that easy, especially since smoking is an addiction.  So what actually happens to make you feel so good?  Nicotine is a type of stimulant and one of the main ingredients in Cigarettes.  It releases a chemical in the brain called Neurotransmitters that regulate your moods and help to make you feel better after every cigarette.  But the down side is after a period of time the good mood disappears and you must have another cigarette to replace that feeling. (…)

August 21, 2007

August 10, 2007

  • Take a Lunch Break for Stress Relief

    Yes a pretty simple title and, yes it’s true … In a world of constant change and innovation we’re putting too much pressure on ourselves and our colleagues to perform. (…)

August 3, 2007

July 31, 2007

  • Life Balance – the key to Less Stress

    In today’s society we place so many demands on ourselves it’s understandable why the need to seek Stress Relief is increasing.  Consider how much our lives have changed from over a century ago – what sort of lifestyle do you think your average person would have and do you think they were under more or less stress than we are today? 
    By developing a balanced lifestyle of work and play you can become even more effective at what you do and gain new life skills. 
    If you are working exceptionally long hours or your main focus is just your job that it’s even more understandable that will experience stress at work. (…)

July 23, 2007

  • Too much Stress and You’ll Drop Dead

    An article published by The Gold Coast Bulletin showed some really disturbing facts about Japanese workers.  These statistics showed that 355 workers in the year to the end of March became so sick from over working that they dropped dead.  When I read this I thought these guys seriously need to learn some good solid Relaxation Techniques or they’re going to keep dropping like flies. (…)

June 30, 2007

  • Take a Chill Pill from Work Stress

    I’m going nuts!  Everyday I stress at work and I can’t take it anymore.  I hear this all the time.  Too much pressure and it seems to be getting worse.  Consider for a moment work stress and think where it actually comes from.  Is it really from work or could it be from work related stress? (…)