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LIFESTYLE: AT WORK

By using the StressChecker at work, you can identify which activities boost your energy but also what causes you stress and hence impacts on your vitality. It is easy to use and the resulting readings are simple enough for everyone to understand. It leads to more personal and lively discussions of the causes and effects with both colleagues and managers. They are more likely to listen to, understand and look for effective solutions to any problems before things go too far.

A lot of negative stress can result from specific working conditions, such as continual pressure of deadlines, vague instructions and lack of clarity about what should be done first. Or perhaps you have to work in a noisy or chaotic environment. The atmosphere and interaction between colleagues and managers can be a drain on your energy levels, as can insecurity about the future of your role or constant shifts in expectations. In short, your work can be the source of a lot of stress.

On the other hand, your job can also give you a great deal of positive energy. Your workplace may exude an air of creativity; it is often somewhere you enjoy genuine and hearty relationships with colleagues and hence it is a place you like to be. A demanding role is not necessarily a bad thing, and neither is the fact that you set high standards for yourself. It only starts to go wrong when you do not feel you are receiving enough appreciation or there are too few opportunities for rest and relaxation. This can lead to a whole range of health problems, including heart problems or a burnout.

By using the StressChecker, preferably along with your colleagues, you can gain new insights into these kinds of issues. Nowadays, increasing numbers of vocational training agencies and career consultancies are opting for the StressChecker when it comes to stress awareness and vitality.