Elizabeth Scott
Jul 24, 2024
You can't always prevent workplace stress, but you can take steps to manage it. You can't always prevent workplace stress, but you can take steps to manage it
Research has indicated that the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is high—and it’s only getting higher. According to Pew Research Center, a little more than half of adults find that their job is stressful some of the time. However, 29% say that their job is stressful most of the time, with 19% suggest that this stress is overwhelming.1
Work stress has significant health consequences that range from relatively benign (like getting more colds and flus) to potentially serious (such as heart disease and metabolic syndrome).2
While stress at work is common, finding a low-stress job is hard (if not impossible). A more realistic approach is to adopt effective coping strategies to reduce stress at your current job.
Let's take a closer look at some of the steps to manage work stress, like sticking to a positive morning routine, getting clear on requirements at work, and adopting smarter time management techniques.