If you feel stressed at work, join the crowd. Job stress causes absenteeism, lower productivity, weight gains, high legal and insurance costs, accidents and turnover. Stress costs business about $300 billion a year, according to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), www.stress.org .
It’s no surprise that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), www.cdc.gov/niosh , says there are several warning signs of workplace stress: headaches, lack of focus, short fuses, sleep deprivation, ulcers, and workplace injuries. NIOSH says employees are worried about downsizing, increased use of temporary workers, and lack of control over their careers.
So, if any of this sounds familiar to you, there’s nothing like a fresh start to energize a career that's "stuck". A colleageue of mine Terry Corbell, published a 10 step guide entitled "10 Strategies to Overcome Stress and Energize Your Career" that may help get you revitalized and back on track.
