Stress Seeker Pillows

'I miss stress.'

Psychiatry. Why do you feel you're living on borrowed time? Because time is money!

"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'

'Ahhh...'

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

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

Work Parfait

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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

Muscles

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

Fight or Flight

'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?"

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

It was getting worse. Bob's power suit kept wanting more and more, whereas Bob just wanted out.

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

"Empty again? What's going on around here anyway?"

'The boss put his picture up to enspire us. But it just isn't having that effect on me.'

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

"We're exclusively delts."

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

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

Bench Press Accident

"I feel your pain."

'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."

'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?"

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