5 Tips for De-Stressing Your Career - Overwhelming Workload Stressing Out Working Women
CareerWomen.com Survey Finds Top Job Stressors and Tips for Coping
Portland, OR (PRWEB) January 12, 2005 -- More than 80 percent of working
women are stressed out as a result of work related issues according to a new
survey released by CareerWomen.com today. Women that responded to the poll
revealed that most of their stress was a result of ineffective co-workers, too
many unproductive meetings and difficult client or office
situations.
“Stress has a debilitating effect on productivity,” said
JillXan Donnelly, president of CareerWomen.com. “With reduced staffs, higher
expectations and slim margins, we are finding increased burnout and a decrease
in job satisfaction. As a result, stress-coping strategies are a requirement for
every working woman who wants to make a meaningful contribution to her
company.”
According to one respondent, “The economic downturn required us
to cut staff so we all had to pick up the slack. I’m doing the job of two to
three people, which means more travel, more clients, more meetings – you get the
picture. Try that with two kids, a husband, a house…I’m burnt out!”
Women
from across the U.S. responded with their tips on dealing with workplace stress.
The top five tops include:
1) De-clutter your office: an unorganized
office can make you feel more stressed.
2) Seize the weekend: Use your
downtime to recharge, exercise and connect with family and friends.
3) More
water, less caffeine: Keeping hydrated improves your sense of well-being and
helps you to relax.
4) Get more sleep: Being well-rested helps with coping.
Try to get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
5) Talk about your
stress: Find a friend that can lend a supportive and sympathetic ear.
The
“5 Tips for De-Stressing Your Career” as well as additional resources to enhance
professional development and advance women’s careers including career
development tools, career and employment news, professional associations and
employment opportunities with some of the best women-friendly companies can be
found at http://www.CareerWomen.com.
About
CareerWomen.com
CareerWomen.com is the leading online career center by and
for women. Tailored to the needs of today’s working women, CareerWomen.com
provides easy access to top employers and recruiters who are actively looking to
recruit women. Since 1997, CareerWomen.com has helped thousands of women find
jobs in their chosen career. For more information, visit http://www.CareerWomen.com.
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