Stress Researcher Prints

'It's called 'stress' - It'll help with natural selection.'

"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."

"It seems my fear of death has been replaced by my fear of politics."

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."

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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

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

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

Fight or Flight

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

"Yes, I saw the obituary. So, is that why you weren't in yesterday?"

'May I be excused? I just checked my college investment portfolio online, and I feel sick.'

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

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

"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."

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

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

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

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

'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."

"The anger management consultant said he wasn't going to alter his **** dates at this t****stage which fits in with the 'managing change' consultant who said it was to late to change her plans..."

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

'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.'

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

Danger Slow Sand.

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

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

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

"For most people, the sense of panic will be mild."

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

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