Stress Relic Pillows

"After you go get you phone and fix the window, I'll show you how to properly deal with robocalls."

"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'

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

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

'Ahhh...'

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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

Work Parfait

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

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

Fight or Flight

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

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

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

"Day 4,261... I don’t know how much longer I can survive. Still no signs of civilization. Food is scarce and I fear the wound on my ankle is infected. Still, all this pales in comparison to the horror of having to be anywhere at any particular time."

"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.

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

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

"I keep telling myself I've got to slow down."

"I'm too busy to be stressed."

'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'!

'Say, our stress control seminar worked! Our sales are way down...but so what if they are.'

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 anger management is working... tonight there were fewer veins popping.'

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

"Fill me in so I can panic too."

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

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

"Pillows for sleeping on are downstairs. These are all for screaming into."

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'