Job Stress Quiz
Find out your level of stress at work
Take this job stress quiz to determine the
approximate level of stress you
experience at your workplace.
While office stress is common, it can also have
dangerous consequences. Chronic workplace stress has been linked to
cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal and psychological disorders,
workplace injuries, ulcers and in severe cases, suicide, according to
the International Labour Association's Encyclopaedia of Occupational
Safety and Health.
The reaction to stressors varies greatly from one
individual to another. It is helpful to find out what your overall job
stress level is and what situations or conditions cause the most
distress. To read some eye-opening facts regarding job stress,
click on this Workplace
Stress
link.
Implementing a Chair Massage
Workplace Wellness Program can help reduce the symptoms
of job stress. The positive effects of massage are well documented and
accepted but workplace massage in particular provides relief of muscle
tension when it's most needed.
Please contact
us
and we'll gladly answer your questions or provide you with a quote.
Click on the "Go To Results" button to find out
how much you are affected by workplace stress.
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Wellness Tips
Increase your physical reserves
Exercise for cardiovascular fitness at least three times per week (moderate, prolonged rhythmic exercise is best, such as walking, swimming or cycling).
East well-balanced, nutritious meals.
Maintain a healthy bodyfat/muscle ratio.
Avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and other stimulants.
Mix leisure with work. Take breaks and get away when you can.
Get enough sleep. Be as consistent with your sleep schedule as possible.
Facts
Over 50% of lost work days are stress related, which keeps about 1 million people per day from attending work.
Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments and $95 billion in lost productivity per year. - Occupational Health and Safety News/ National Council on Compensation Insurance (USA)
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