Stress Struggler Pillows

'I've always been a perfectionist - just not a very good one.'

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

"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."

'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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

The Amazing Man-Spider

'It's a lateral move, you'll now be getting all of Kramer's work too.'

'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

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

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

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

'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?

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

"I feel your pain."

"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."

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

"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..."

'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.'

Danger Slow Sand.

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

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

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