According to NIOSH, job stress creates a set of physical and psychological responses that occur when the requirements of the job and don’t match the capabilities, resources or needs of the employee. Job stress can lead to poor health and even injury. However, for many Americans, job stress is a normal part of everyday life. When a person is under stress, the body gets into its biological fight or flight response. This leads to a response of stressful conditions and is triggered by the brain and prepares the body for defensive action. This then causes the senses to sharpen once signals are sent through the body, this will also lead to an increased pulse, deepened respiration and tensed muscles.
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According to the University of Cambridge, work stressors include work overload, lack of control, work relationships, job security, work-life balance, resources and communication, pay and benefits, and aspects of the job. Work over may include unrealistic deadlines and expectations, often as a result of super achievement by the most talented, or unmanageable workloads. Job security may include a lack of job permanence, such as working on temporary or fixed term contracts. Work-life balance may include being expected to or having to work additional hours at home to the detriment of personal, partner and family relationships, which can eventually interfere with one’s home and personal …show more content…
I cope with my work relationship stress by ignoring my co-worker. It may not be the best thing to do but it really has helped me a lot. Sometimes I forget that she is even in the house. I also notify my house manager of any new disagreements that me and my co-worker may have had, just so that she is aware of what is going on in the house. Sometimes when I am at work and I feel like I am going to explode, I just step outside, take beep breaths and count for however long I need to in order to cool down. There are times, when counting and taking deep breaths does not work, just simply keeping quiet does the job.
What is NIOSH’s approach to job stress?
NIOSHs reported that 25 percent of Americans claim that the most stressful aspect of their lives come from their workplace. NIOSHs approach to stress at work are to change the organization, as well as learn how to manage your stress. The first thing that can be done to alleviate job stress is to figure out where the stress is coming from and identifying the aspects you can and cannot change. Once you are able to identify those aspects, focus on the parts you can change. Another way to reduce stress is to avoid distraction and prioritize your work.
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