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Work Stress And How I Handle It (As A Consultant)
People are stressed from work even more than financial and debt-related problems.
Research conducted by mind (the mental health charity) has found that:
People are stressed from work more than even financial and debt-related problems.
What an eye-opener?
Consulting like many professions is known to have a demanding working culture and poor work-life balance. This inevitably adds to the stress and anxiety.
Going back to the aforementioned study, only 20% of the people suffering from stress would go on to take a day off sick. They’d also cite other reasons for their absence.
I guess calling in sick because you feel stress or overwhelmed is still seen as taboo!
Before I share how I handle stressful days/weeks, it’s key to understand the causes of stress. Simply understanding the trigger for stress can help in dealing with them effectively.
There are broadly two kinds of stress: Eustress and Distress. Eustress allows us to thrive and helps us stay motivated. Distress, on the other hand, causes an overwhelming feeling.
