11 Signs You're Too Stressed At Work (And How To Fix That)

By Cassie Shortsleeve for GQ. A long time ago, work stress was healthy. Lifesaving, even. When our ancestors went out hunting, their primal fight-or-flight response alerted them if some sneaky saber-tooth tiger was about to pounce. They ran. The adrenaline subsided. They went on with their lives, dreaming of the day when a local Trader Joes would open so they could stock up on snacks. In 2016, the only beasts we have to contend with in our day jobs are bad bosses and the loud talker in the next cube. Still, pressure (not to mention every E-mail ping) can continuously trigger that fight-or-flight response, putting us in perma-stress mode. We start producing more of the stress hormone cortisol, which can mess with everything from memory to sleep. As with everything in life, we can’t control other people — we can only control our reactions. That’s particularly key with work stress, as research done at Harvard suggests occupational stress is just as bad for our bodies as secondhand smoke. But you knew that, because some days it feels like your body just might explode from all the pressure. Here are the top signs you have a bad working relationship with stress. 1. YOU RARELY TAKE LUNCH BREAKS OR COFFEE BREAKS. EVEN A BATHROOM BREAK IS A LUXURY. As a human being, you need decent food, sleep, exercise, and social time. Too bad your work self didn’t get the memo. If you feel so pressured at work that even your most basic needs have fallen to the wayside, you’re...
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