Stress Superheroes Gifts

"I don’t understand why they aren’t happy, we give them challenging, demanding work and let them do it 80 hours a week!"

A female patient in an exam room sees a sign that reads, 'Break glass in case of physician burnout'

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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

The Amazing Man-Spider

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

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

'Yes, as a matter of fact, you have caught me at a bad time.'

The Great Pyramid of Paperwork

"Fill me in so I can panic too."

"Wow - you say you're a workaholic, but your office says it's time for your vacation!"

'I don't have time for throwing up.'

'Hey, everyone! I think I found the bottleneck!'

'I'm a bit pressed for time. Give me your one-minute elevator pitch.'

Sales chart plummets into employees head.

'So, come back in fifteen minutes?...Twenty?'

Signs of Stress

Took On Too Much

"Does it count it after an 80 hour week he's here in body but his mind is off in La La land?"

"Our therapist couple be so proud of us now."

"I'd love to help out but I'm barely keeping my head below water now."

"Look! A dying brain cell! Maybe we should help!...."

". . . so, all I really need to do is change one word."

"If you're not on the brink of despair you're part of the problem"

"Sure I can make that deadline."

Workaholics Anonymous meeting: 'No one showed up. Everyone is working.'

Work avalanche

Never ending to do list

"First you leave me in the waiting room for two hours before I can see you... then you tell me I've got to watch my blood pressure!"

'While you were out I replaced you.'

"I hate when she drags herself to work. Am I supposed to feel guilty?"

"I am totally ready for this presentation."

Given seven minutes to finish, he flashed through the weekly report.

"Most people would jump at an opportunity like this."