We conducted an online survey about stress and here are the results (as of 24 January 2019).
Stress Scale
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
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4.9% |
3.7% |
1.2% |
2.4% |
3.7% |
4.9% |
6.1% |
28.1% |
15.9 |
29.3% |
Typical Stressors
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Personal problems |
Studies |
Work |
Other reasons |
I’m not stressed |
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31.3% |
0 |
50% |
12.5% |
6.3% |
Based on most recent data from the Stress Poll
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Stress level |
#1 Source of Stress |
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50% are extremely stressed |
Work |
Your stress level matters a lot. If you are currently experiencing a lot of stress and you’re not doing anything about it, you probably need an intervention ASAP! When you ignore your current situation, it might lead to detrimental effects on your physical and mental health. It’s okay to start small then work on building momentum.
Here are the most common symptoms of stress:
- Psychological signs are lack of motivation, anxiety, depression, restlessness, irritability or anger.
- Physiological signs include headaches, chest pain, stomach upset and fatigue.
- Changes in behaviour such as smoking or drinking too much, social withdrawal, not eating or overeating and angry outbursts.
Find your zen! Click here to find some healthy ways to manage stress effectively.
“If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope. There will always be dark days.“ “• Kris Carr
Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.“ “• Hans Selye
The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about these circumstances.“ “• Andrew J. Bernstein
You can beat stress! Just have the right mindset and start regaining control over your mind and body.
This is a part of our Effective Ways to Work Smarter series, we will share more about the topics below in our blog:
Sharpen Your Time Management Skills
Establish Workflows To Streamline Processes
Delegate Work Effectively
Learn How To Manage Stress – Stress Poll Results
Do Regular Daily Reflections
Make A
