There are several types of employees that experience job burnout, from the under-challenged to the overworked.

The Mayo Clinic reports that a burned out worker may also be excessively stressed, fatigued, depressed or anxious, as well as have trouble sleeping or develop substance abuse problems.

The medical source recommended identifying and targeting the root of burnout in order to address feelings of disengagement. Additionally, evaluating concerns with a supervisor may help both parties come to a solution or compromise that could alleviate workplace stress.

An article in FYI Living reports that employees who are prone to burnout should build a good relationship with their boss.

Telecommuting may also help break up the monotony of the workweek, or provide a much-needed break from stressful co-workers, according to the news source.

FYI Living also recommended that employees adorn their workspace with photos of family, friends and nature to help make a positive impact and provide some inspiration.

Additionally, employee wellness programs that provide tools and resources for stress management have been shown to effectively reduce workplace stress and strengthen employee performance.

Tension and anxiety in the office are difficult enough to reduce without staff members’ and managers’ negative attitudes. Every workplace has one of these individuals, who take a bad situation and makes it worse.

The Seattle Times recently reported that there are ways to identify people who tend to suck the positivity out of a room.

First, they often dwell on bad news, according to the news source. Moreover, it can be difficult to cheer them up with solutions or motivational words.

Additionally, problems tend to snowball for these individuals, becoming insurmountable issues that another person may have nipped in the bud, according to the Times.

An article in Psych Central reports that stress and personality are inextricably linked to how a situation is handled. For instance, when confronted with an issue, the person who tells themselves that it is manageable is much more likely to succeed in solving the problem than the worker who has an intense negative reaction.

While it may not be a viable option to let go of these workers, they may be helped with employee wellness programs that provide tools and resources for stress management. Such initiatives have been shown to reduce workplace stress as well as improve employee performance.

A recent Gallup poll reveals that smokers, now more than ever, agree that the habit is “very harmful” to their health, suggesting that many may have a desire to stop their life-threatening habit but don’t know how.

About two thirds of smokers surveyed admitted that they are putting themselves at risk of lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The Cleveland Clinic reports that many people smoke because they believe that it helps relieve stress. While having a cigarette may temporarily alleviate tension, it’s doing the opposite in the long run.

“Blood pressure rises, heart rate increases, muscles become tense, blood vessels constrict, and less oxygen is available to the brain and body to facilitate healthy coping. In short, smoking increases the stress level on the body,” the health source reported on its website.

Additionally, the Cleveland Clinic recommends beginning a cessation program right away to curb the harmful effects of tobacco smoke, and that waiting for a “stress-free” time in life is not a viable option.

High school and college students today may be experiencing five times the levels of stress and depression of their counterparts who were in school during the Great Depression, according to the Associated Press.

An article reported on the findings of a survey called the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, which followed secondary and university students from 1938 to present day and recoded assessments of their psychological states.

The research revealed that about 31 percent of modern students experience anxiety and unrealistic optimism when it comes to school, compared to just 5 percent of their 1938 counterparts. Additionally, the study showed that rates of depression in students today is about 6 percent, compared to 1 percent seven decades ago.

“The next question is: What do we do about it?” asked lead author Jean Twenge, a San Diego State University psychology professor, quoted by the news source.

According to ULifeline.com, stress management often entails addressing both mental and physical factors from a holistic approach. This may include taking a walk, setting aside some alone time or talking with a friend.
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A study conducted by CareerBuilder has revealed that employers may value emotional intelligence (EI) more than they do IQ scores, citing better stress management skills among these workers as a reason.