Recovering From Stress Gifts

'I'm going to give you something for your depression - it's an airline ticket to the Bahamas!'

"The sea will doctor you now."

You need to relax. Take this prescription to any travel agent.

"The good news is you’re the only one we’re not firing ... the bad news is you’re the only one to run the department."

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

"Okay, now breathe another sigh of relief."

Counting ribs

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

"Sometimes ... I just want to run away."

"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."

We should take a break. Ron's eyes have turned into spinning rainbow wheels.

'Take two tablets the moment you begin to feel indispensable.'

'I really enjoyed my stay in the hospital - I never get served breakfast in bed at home.'

Covid Inquiry / Enquiry

Three gates of hell: marriage counseling, investments, company meetings

DO Not Disturb (Except For Meals)

'Apparently, Smith's desk just couldn't withstand the weight of the paperwork we piled on his desk.'

'It's a difficult job, he needed a bigger than average 'stress ball'.'

Spa

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

Social distancing

Turn, turn and turn.

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

Be Healthy

"Actually, I'm still on life support. I just came by to do a feasibility study."

"Barking sometimes helps me relax. But then it drives the neighbors crazy."

"What do I do to relieve stress? I meditate, about not working here."

"Let's consider an early dive."

Fight or Flight

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

'I can't control my anger when people get too close to my kids...'

'And when did you have your last owl movement?'

Another day at work would be one too many...

Cardiac Recovery.