Stress in the Workplace - By Stress Biometrica

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-179202172023-10-05T09:10:45.026-07:00Stress in the Workplace - By Stress BiometricaThis blog is the place for the discussion of issues related to workplace stress, and its impact on individuals and businesses.Dr. Owen Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834623977412367759noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1133288244514861392005-11-29T10:11:00.000-08:002005-11-29T10:17:24.526-08:00Hey! Kids! Leave those teachers alone!

Some recent research in NFLD speaks yet again to the incredible strain that teachers are under. Comments are welcome.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834623977412367759noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1133274682349152972005-11-29T06:22:00.000-08:002005-11-29T10:19:03.666-08:00Get your holiday stress under wraps

The holidays are supposed to be a time where we can relax and spend time with friends and family. The reality, however, is that many of us find the holidays to be one the most stressful times of the year.Check out this great article in Forbes on dealing with holiday stress.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834623977412367759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1130444314136199502005-10-27T13:16:00.000-07:002005-10-27T13:18:34.146-07:00Thursday's Health Workplace Week Tip

Take Control!Controllability is a major factor in how stressful an event appears to us. Where possible, take steps to gain a tangible sense of control over your environment. However, keep in mind that despite our best efforts, certain events will be remain beyond our control. Focus only on those aspects of the situation that you can reasonably expect to influence.

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834623977412367759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1130360005003442092005-10-26T13:51:00.000-07:002005-10-26T13:53:25.006-07:00Are you in your happy place?

Check out this story about meditation and workplace stress - seems it may do some good.

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1130347405098920242005-10-26T10:21:00.000-07:002005-10-26T10:24:15.546-07:00Wednesday's Healthy Workplace Week Tip

Take a Break!We all need the occasional vacation to recharge the batteries and avoid burnout. Take personal responsibility for taking the vacation time you are entitled to and leave the cell phone and laptop at home. If you are self-employed, be sure to plan vacations well in advance and schedule work around them. It's your time to enjoy!

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1130246474018281232005-10-25T06:18:00.000-07:002005-10-26T10:21:06.923-07:00Tuesday's Healthy Workplace Week Tip

Effective Coping: Research has indicated that the use of problem-focused coping (e.g., talking with your boss openly about a problem, politely but firmly confronting a dishonest client, making a “to-do” list and carrying it out) reduces stress, while emotion-focused coping (blaming others or yourself, thinking over and over again about the problem without doing anything) is associated with

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1130186363233761852005-10-24T13:02:00.000-07:002005-10-25T06:26:07.860-07:00It's Healthy Workplace Week!

October 24th - 28th marks Canada's Healthy Workplace Week!Each day this week I'll be posting tips for coping with workplace stress - if you have any suggestions, experiences or questions you'd like to share, please feel free to comment.Monday's Tip - Get moving!Physical activity has many beneficial effects on our psychological well-being. For example, research suggests that there is a positive

Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1129733645761361732005-10-19T07:53:00.000-07:002005-10-19T08:01:03.696-07:00The Cost of Workplace Stress

In Canada, workplace stress costs our economy about $30 millon dollars a year; a recent report from the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) sheds some light on where some of these costs are coming from. A few key points from the report:"...patients with a primary diagnosis of mental illness accounted for 6% of the 2.8 million hospital stays in 2002–2003. Another 9% of hospital stays

Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04834623977412367759noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17920217.post-1129474278362104722005-10-16T07:44:00.000-07:002005-10-16T07:56:05.170-07:00Welcome - Stress Biometrica

This blog will be the place for the discussion of issues related to workplace stress, and its impact on individuals and businesses. Ask a question, post a reply and check back often for updates!About:Dr. Owen Kelly is part of the team at Stress Biometrica, a Canadian-based stress education and stress management consulting firm founded to help organizations and corporations reduce the escalating

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