How to Overcome Job Stress Naturally

Having a career can be a rewarding and fulfilling journey. Unfortunately, pursuing a career can also be a source of monumental pressure and stress. Over 20 million Americans suffer from health problems related to chronic stress and according to the American Institute of Stress; job stress is more strongly associated with health complaints than financial or family problems. Not only does excess stress lead to a decreased quality of life, but it can also affect our immune system. Stress leaves us more vulnerable to a variety of health conditions including colds, flus, ulcers, allergies, high blood pressure, and heart attacks. It is important to learn how to overcome job stress naturally.

Signs you may be overly stressed:

Frequent Headaches
Short Temper
Poor Memory
Chronic Indigestion
Insomnia

Chronic job stress will often develop into anxiety. When this happens, conventional medicine will frequently treat it with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as Prozac, Zoloft, and Paxil. Unfortunately these medications come with a long list of side effects. According to Drug Watch, patients taking Prozac may experience sexual dysfunction, nausea, headache, digestive distress, and weight gain. In extreme cases, drugs like Prozac have even been linked to suicide and birth defects.

Not only do SSRIs lead to a variety of unwanted side effects, but they also don’t address the root cause of why someone is experiencing job stress. Many people struggle due to a lack of long-term goals, a disrespectful boss, and ineffective time management. Moreover, there are also various physical triggers that contribute to increased job stress.

Possible root causes of job stress:

Hypoglycemia (Blood Sugar Imbalances)
Hormone Imbalances
Mineral Depletion
Weakened Immune System
Environmental Toxins

The good news is, there are natural ways to overcome job stress and anxiety.

Decrease your job stress naturally:

Eat something green. Nourish your adrenals with green veggies. Add some kale or spinach to your smoothie or try a green powder.
Supplement with B-Vitamins! Studies show that B-Vitamins help to improve our mood and increase our energy levels.
Get moving! Find time to spend at least 20 minutes a day getting exercise. Break this up into five minute stretching intervals on your extra busy days.
Work with a career coach! When we are extra stressed finding time to map out our goals can feel impossible. So let someone like Rachel, from Rethink Nine to Five, help you. Here are a couple of her suggestions you can start using today:

Career Coach, Rachel A.

“Check in with yourself. Spend 10 minutes to evaluate how balanced you are feeling and how well you are handling the stress. Becoming more aware allows us to look at the big picture of where we are in our career. This prevents us from dedicating unnecessary time to a job that isn’t helping us reach our goals.”

“Time-block your day. Go into the day with 1 or 2 tasks that you absolutely want to get done. Start working on these tasks without checking your email. While this might sound crazy, it allows you to start being respectful of your own time. When you begin to respect your time, your colleagues and your staff will respect your time as well.”