Stress is responsible for far more than we
realise. As well as being the leading cause of accidents in the workplace, stress also is one of the main causes of accidents
in the home! Stress is the main reason
we are often unable to think clearly and we are more likely to forget simple things.
Our brains can only cope with so much and we can easily experience overload. The National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) found that:
·
25% of workers considered their
jobs caused them the greatest amount of
stress
·
26% of workers have experienced
job burnout at some time in their working life
·
40% of workers said that their
jobs were very stressful
·
75% of workers think that job
stress is much worse now than it was for previous generations
If you are experiencing stress in the
workplace you certainly aren't alone.
If stress is due to the fact that your job
has simply become more than you can cope with, then for your health's sake you
need to consider a change of job.
It maybe that you consider too much is
being expected of you and the work can't be completed within normal working
hours. If this is the case you need to talk to your line manager and see if you
can resolve the issue.
If you are suffering from workplace
bullying then it is vital that you report this to the appropriate people.
Workplace stress isn't something you tough
out to prove your worth. If it continues
for any length of time it becomes chronic stress and can adversely affect your
health.
Stress depletes the immune system and makes
you more vulnerable to illness and disease. So it is very important to stop it
in its tracks before it takes over your life and affects your wellbeing
