Stress Survivalist Prints

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

Rat Race

"Hang in there....I can see Friday."

"This conversation may be recorded and played back at our Christmas party."

Deadline Clock

"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'

"Together ideas for couples" "Slap a sandwich together" "Put two and two together" "Pull themselves together" "Rub two sticks together" "Try to hold it together" "String a phrase together"

"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

Desert Island Meals.

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"I'm feeling completely wiped out."

"I dunno, looks like a trap."

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

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

Fight or Flight

Problem Solving: Man rows desert island to land.

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

'Now then - I just wanted to see how you handle pressure, Mr. Boyle.'

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

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

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

Late/Too Late.

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

'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'!

"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 too busy to be stressed."

Danger Slow Sand.

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

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

'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.'