Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. -- Natalie Goldberg
As you aware of how you cope with your work stress? Many studies show that up to 40 percent of workers report too much stress on the job. And 50 percent of these workers have a spouse they bring the stress home to. Stress is natural; it is what we do with the stress that makes the difference. Many of the changes common in companies today - increased responsibilities, promotions, and downsizing - affect the stress level of workers. Coping with stress requires intentional planning. Some people cope by assessing priorities; others practice meditation. Many learn that developing healthy behaviors in exercise, eating, and relaxation makes a difference. Others like to "decompress" by reading a newspaper, sitting in silence, taking a brisk walk, or "zoning out" with TV.
If we are blind to how stress affects us, we may injure our relationships with others. It is up to each of us to comment on our stress, talk with someone about it, and take responsibility for learning to leave the stress at work.
Just for today, I will focus on what my usual practices are regarding my stress. I will focus on the sources of my stress and explore new coping methods.
-- Edited by Quetzal at 03:59, 2007-02-13
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
