Stress Escaper Gifts

'Now some people find it helps to imagine they're on a desert island.'

"I find a good way to avoid stress is to close the curtains, climb into bed, and pull the covers over my head."

"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."

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

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Fight or Flight

Leave your troubles in the bubbles

"Don't worry about missing the meeting, Henshaw. We assigned all the actions to you."

The number one injury in today's workplace: severe bends caused by repeated exposure to deep-dive presentations.

Your Work/Life Balance Is Off. Shall I Auto-Correct?

'It's 930am ma'am - time to meet the Board of Detractors.'

'Who wants to work late again, raise your hands.'

"Well, all the symptoms of just another typical case of burnout, I'm afraid."

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

'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'!

Stresses Can Have a Motivating Effect...If They Don't Kill You!

"Just heading out for a good cry, care to join me?"

Danger Slow Sand.

'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.'

"The boss is charging. I knew you shouldn't have worn that red tie."

"When you've been here as long as I have, you'll start to burn out"

"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."

"Why can't I get anything done unless I'm totally stressed out about it?" "Is it possible to be relaxed and still be productive?" "What is wrong with my brain?" "Why don't you work better?"

"I'm swamped but I can squeeze you in for a few moments yesterday."

"Look Billington, if you can't take the strain, tell me, ok?"

"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."

'You obviously took my suggestion to reduce stress to the extreme.'

'I didn't come in to hear that I'm burning the candle at both ends. I came for more wax.'

'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.'