
'I agree the world is moving too fast.'
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'I agree the world is moving too fast.'
"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."
"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."
"You've proven your worth a hundred times over. Let's try for a thousand."
"I'm feeling completely wiped out."
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...'
"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"
Leave your troubles in the bubbles
It was getting worse. Bob's power suit kept wanting more and more, whereas Bob just wanted out.
"Don't worry about missing the meeting, Henshaw. We assigned all the actions to you."
"I feel your pain."
Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?
The number one injury in today's workplace: severe bends caused by repeated exposure to deep-dive presentations.
'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'
"Well, all the symptoms of just another typical case of burnout, I'm afraid."
'Say, our stress control seminar worked! Our sales are way down...but so what if they are.'
'I want to empower you to fulfill your potential! If you can work 16 hours today, then your 20-hours shift tomorrow should really elevate your self-esteem'!
"I'm too busy to be stressed."
"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"
'I'm glad you're able to be with us more, but I'd appreciate it if you'd say you're 'spending time' with us, not 'doing time' with us.'
Danger Slow Sand.
Stresses Can Have a Motivating Effect...If They Don't Kill You!
"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"
"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"
"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."
"Pillows for sleeping on are downstairs. These are all for screaming into."
"I won't be in today. I've decided to live off the land."
'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'
'I do need your bed, Mr. Davies, for me, I'm shattered after working twenty-six hours non stop.'
Deadlines
I hate Mondays and now I'm developing an aversion to Tuesdays!
Just don't let the old man get you down.
Desk sign reads: Tom Bagley's Outer Shell.
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