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There is adequate evidence that points to the fact that
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work related stress can cause heart diseases. In a study
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it has been seen that people employed in high demand
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positions and with less control are prone to suffering
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from a high degree of stress. In addition, if the
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individual's capability and skills are not at par with
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the requirements of the position that he/she is in, then
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it will obviously cause stress. Work stress might also
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occur as a result of shift duties or if the work
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environment is too demanding. The lack of
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acknowledgement or recognition of an individual
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employee's work for a prolonged period of time can also
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cause a feeling of dissent and dissatisfaction. The
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feeling of unfairness can cause stress amongst
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individuals. Work related stress has emerged as one the
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biggest occupational health hazards in the European
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Union after back pain. As much as 28% of the people in
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the Union said that they were greatly affected by stress
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and it has been estimated that as much as €20 billion
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per annum expenses were incurred in covering for the
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lost time and health costs. Though the phenomenon is
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common to all, irrespective of gender differences, women
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were reported to suffer from extremely high levels of
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stress. While 16% of males in the EU suffered from
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cardiovascular conditions owing to stress, the numbers
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rose dramatically in case of women with 22% of the
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females suffering from the same.
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Employees are often given a lot of advice to keep their
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stress levels at a bare minimum. Some of the key aspects
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that do help in the long run include:
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1.Try and avoid smoking when you are stressed out and if
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possible quit the habit
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2.Consume a balanced diet that comprises variety of
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foods
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3. Lower the levels of alcohol and caffeine consumption
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4.Work on one thing at a time, if possible
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5.Try and get adequate hours of sleep in order to be
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fresh and charged up for the day ahead
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6.Work off stress- physical exercise and activity helps
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to generate endorphins, which help to make you feel
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good. Therefore, try to indulge in some physical
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exercise for at least 30 minutes a day on a regular
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basis.
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7. Manage your time better
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8. Also try to get help from your colleagues and the
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support of your family
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9. Try and relax by going out for a walk, drive or just
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listen to music
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10.Indulge yourself occasionally
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11. Take up a hobby
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Though you will never be able to evade workplace stress,
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you can certainly do something to manage it better.
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