Study Stress Survivor Pillows

'By a show of hands and bags under your eyes, who thinks that I give too much homework?'

Test Therapy

"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."

"Worst case of month-end burnout I ever saw."

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

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

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

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

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

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

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

Evil Exams!

"O.K., time's up. Pencils down."

'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'!

Danger Slow Sand.

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.'

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

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

"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?"

"No—You're thinking dog years—Editor years are twice as many."

'I know the answer. I just need a moment to come to grips with it.'

'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.'

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

'Does the Fifth Amendment apply to report cards?'

Deadlines

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