Out and About STYLE Magazine Issue 4 Vol. 2

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Dealing
Stress
in the
Workplace
Stress-related illnesses, which
include stress-induced fatigue,
insomnia, anxiety and depression,
are on the rise globally. To survive
the technological advancement
and exponential industry growth
of the age we live in, we must
adopt new strategies to help us
change the way we work. Workrelated
stress is the product of an
unbalanced lifestyle and unhealthy
work habits, which are resultant of
the stressful working conditions
and toxic organisational cultures.
It is normal to experience stress
due to deadlines or demands.
Every person who has ever held
a job or role felt work pressure
and stress at some point. Every
job has its own demands, which
may be stressful at times. Even
when you enjoy the work that you
do, there are still some functions
or aspects of the job that are less
enjoyable and that is normal.
On the long haul, however, work
should not induce chronic stress.
This is when work-related stress
becomes detrimental to your
overall well-being.
Unfortunately, ignoring the red
flags of chronic stress in the
workplace is all too common,
sneaking up on us without us even
noticing it. Stress at work does not
just stay at work; sadly, we are likely
to bring it home. This can further
contribute to difficulty sleeping,
gastrointestinal problems, lack
of focus, headaches and much
more. If chronic stress is left
unattended, it can lead to more
serious health concerns such as
depression, obesity, burnout and
heart problems.
It is important to understand that
stress itself is not good or bad
for us: it is our perception and
interpretation of stress that makes
it so. Read on to find out how to
manage work-related stress.
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