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STRESS IS A NATURAL REACTION OF OUR ORGANISM TO STAY ALERT IN CRITICAL SITUATIONS, BUT IT BECOMES A CHRONIC CONDITION FOR MANY PEOPLE, MAKING THEIR DAILY LIVES DIFFICULT AND BOOSTING THE EMERGENCE OF DISEASES


Work can be a significant source of stress and that’s why we commonly talk about work stress. Low wages, work overburden and the lack of promotion opportunities are listed as the most common causes.
Present trends show the interest of governmental organisms and companies in improving the wellness of their employees, since they are key elements to the productivity and end results.
That’s why it’s recommended to implement work security plans that include the diagnosis and prevention of work-related disorders such as stress, as well as systematic activities aimed at strengthening workers’ health in groups or individual cases.
It’s important for workers to feel that their wellness is taken into account by the company, so programs like these and occupational health activities must be top priorities not only when it comes to developing corrective actions, but also motivational gestures which have an impact on productivity rates, absenteeism and commitment to the job.

How to diagnose stress sources?
» Locate the stress source. It’s suggested to keep a diary or routinely take notes for a couple of weeks, describing those situations that trigger stress and the way we react to them.
» The more details we give on the context, on what we feel and on people around us, the more complete the identification of stress sources will be.
» It’s also important to write down the way we face those stressing situations and assess the reactions that have contributed the most to staving off that stress, such as taking an outdoor walk, for instance.

Recommendations to fight work stress»
» Learn to delegate: We are to assume that we cannot always deal with all of the tasks; life is not only about work. In terms of our long-term health and, therefore, our performance, it’s important to combine it with our personal life.
» Time to rest: This recovery process requires “disconnection” from the work activity when we’re not working. Moreover, it’s important to totally leave our work behind when we’re on vacations.
» Learn to relax: such techniques as meditation, deep breathing exercises, healthy food habits and full awareness can help get rid of stress and have, along with other elements, a happier life, less devoted to work at all time.
» Exercise: avoid being a couch potato, practice sports for at least 30 minutes on a daily basis, make active pauses and train the mind.
» Interpersonal relations: devote some quality time to both family and friends.
» Psychological therapy: ask for treatment, accompanied by the family and people linked to the work environment, foster dialog among coworkers and have group motivational talks.
» Medical control: regularly go to occupational therapies and notify symptoms in advance.