Where is your stress coming from?
This checklist will help you identify the where part. If for instance you are having symptoms because you are (unhappy at work) you may need to confront that issue. Ask yourself, is this something I can change? If so, get a plan to do that. If, on the other hand, it is caused by someone/ something over which you have no control and it’s temporary, you need to somehow put it on the back burner until the situation changes.
If a person is the cause and he/she
is not going to go away and you aren’t in a position to get mediation - then
ask yourself how long you are willing to put your health at risk? What price
will you pay? The work environment can be emotionally toxic if you react
negatively again and again. Sure, you need to earn a living but is it necessary
to seriously jeopardize your total well being?
Put a check mark beside each
of the following areas of stress in your life.
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Death of loved one
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Conflict with co-workers |
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Health concerns |
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Problems at work
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Worries about money |
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Burn-out
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Upset with spouse
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Inability to get along
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Upset with kids
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Mood swings
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Worry about parents
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Concern about aging |
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Upset over other relatives |
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Not enough self-time |
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Upset with friends
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Too much idle time |
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New house |
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Concerns with appearance |
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Major home renovations |
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Boredom |
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Too much house work |
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Other |
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