Stress Recovery Gifts

'I need to get away and unwind!'

"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'

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.

'Ahhh...'

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

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

'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'.'

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

Work Parfait

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

Turn, turn and turn.

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"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."

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

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Vlad the Inhaler

Fight or Flight

'I had no idea aspirin came in such a large bottle.'

Mind-Fullness

Cat in a flap

"Another one so relaxed, she couldn't walk out of here."

Vending machine: NO stress, only 50 cents.

"My blood pressure stays fine, Doctor, as long as nothing comes between me and my fishing."

"You work too hard. You have stress balls!"

I took a vacation to forget everything and I forgot my luggage.

Nervous Oral Testing