Stress Surfer Gifts

Surfing the daily stress

Man Juggling Problems

"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."

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

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

'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

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

"I feel your pain."

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

"Mom, I'm bored. Do you know something I can get hysterical and panicky about?"

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

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

"For the last time, I’m not Bigfoot — I’m Larry from Vermont!"

Baby on board.

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

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

"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'!

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.'

Danger Slow Sand.

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

'If you don't chill out, you are definitely heading for a meltdown...!'

"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"

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

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

'I do need your bed, Mr. Davies, for me, I'm shattered after working twenty-six hours non stop.'

Desk sign reads: Tom Bagley's Outer Shell.

Just don't let the old man get you down.

I hate Mondays and now I'm developing an aversion to Tuesdays!

'This seashell does not sound like the ocean... It sounds like someone yelling 'Look out!''

"I don't know whether your tired, anxious, nervous, or whatever. But it looks like a clear case of performance anxiety."