Work Stress Survivor Pillows

"I just need a few minutes with the auto-sensor to regain my illusion of control."

'How did things go at the office today?'

"It's our latest targets...We have to do twice as much with half the stuff in a quarter of the time!"

"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."

"So what kind of mood is he in?"

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."

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

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

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"I'd like a week off without any business related e-mail on my home computer."

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

Fight or Flight

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

Some days at work can be more challenging than others.

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.

"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'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.

"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.'

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

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

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?"

"I can hardly wait...TWO WHOLE weeks without having to deal with mindless e-mails, incessant interruptions, boring meetings...."

'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.

'She finally made employee of the month but she paid the ultimate price.'