Young workers are more likely to call in sick due to stress compared to older workers, according to a new report by British financial company Friends Life [The Telegraph]. In a survey of 2,000 full-time workers, researchers found that 7 in 10 workers ages 18 to 24 called in sick because of stress, more than any other age group. Read more >
It’s election day. With everything from differing political opinions to waiting in hour-long lines to vote, election day can be stressful. Use these tips to ease stress and make your voting experience better.
1. Read a book.
2. Focus on something else.
3. Unplug from the topic.
4. Take a deep breathe.
5. Exercise.
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This may not come as much of a surprise, but a new analysis by Carnegie Mellon University confirms that we’re more stressed than ever [USAToday.com].
Researchers found that stress has increased 18 percent for women and 24 percent for men since 1983. The highest levels of stress were among women, people with lower incomes, and those with less education. The study also found that stress decreases with age, so keep your head up—apparently there are more stress-free days ahead!
Click here for more stress-reducing tips.
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The smaller your technological devices for work the more likely you are to be stressed, according to a survey commissioned by Toshiba of Canada [FoxNews].
In a survey of 1,000 workers, researchers found that 86% of iPad and tablet users reported workplace stress compared to 68% of laptop users and 57% of desktop users.
It’s National Stress Awareness month. Check out the stats above from Fast Company magazine, and get some tips to relieve stress at www.CorePerformance.com/stress.
