The first Wednesday in November each year is National Stress Awareness Day. We all know what it’s like to feel stressed - being under pressure is a normal part of life. But becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or make existing problems worse.
National Stress Awareness Day is a great opportunity to remember to take a moment to think about our wellbeing and find advice or support on managing stress. What is stress and why is it important?Stress is a response to demands on the body and life, a response to crisis and fears. If stress gets overwhelming it can cause other mental health problems, emotional exhaustion and physical illness and can impact on work, relationships, families, and every aspect of life. When someone is suffering from negative or overwhelming stress, they may not act or react normally in some situations, for example driving or in an argument, with disastrous consequences. The theme of National Stress Awareness Day 2018 is ‘Does Hi-Tech cause Hi-Stress?’ and it will look at two sides of technology: on the one hand, the stressful effects of the 24/7 lifestyle that technology has brought and on the other, the positive contribution that technology can make, helping us manage our lives better. Ending the stigma associated with stress and mental health is an organisational imperative and something that FD Consultants is passionate about to ensure that these issues remain high on the international agenda together with the promotion of wellbeing in the workplace. The aim of the day is to raise awareness, publicity and profile of stress and its impact, and reduce stigma while promoting the importance of well-being and stress reduction for individuals and organisations. Create a Stress Awareness Space at your workplaceFor us to maintain our wellbeing, noticing what’s making us stressed helps us learn how we can deal with it. This is particularly important in the workplace where stresses of workload and working relationships are common. By creating a Stress Awareness Space, staff can share their thoughts and feelings when they are feeling stressed. It can make a huge difference sharing how you’re feeling with friends and colleagues. By sharing you could get some great advice and tips or find you can support other colleagues who need help.
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