Workplace Stress
The personal cost of workplace stress can be immeasurable. Most people will experience some form of workplace stress in their lives which can have detrimental effects on them, their career, families, relationships and future employment. Mental Health is the second most compensated illness in Australia and millions of dollars are lost each year due to benefits paid out and loss of productivity.
Workplace stress comes in many forms such as feeling under intense pressure, living up to unrealistic expectations, loss of confidence performing tasks and time restrictions. This may include being subject to bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, gaslighting, narcissistic behaviours and interpersonal conflicts with colleagues or management. You may be experiencing tensions caused by people or the job itself.
When workplace stress tips the point of negatively affecting your outlook, you need to protect your wellbeing.
Signs of workplace stress may include:
- Sense of dread before going to work
- Feeling on edge at work
- Non participation during meetings
- Fear of rejection of your ideas
- Not participating in staff events
- Avoidance of usual work activities
- Being late or taking long breaks
- Panic attacks or intense fear anticipating colleagues or situations that trigger you
- Physical changes in general health such as headaches, restless sleep and muscle tension
- Escaping thoughts of work through the misuse of substances
Well Life Counselling provides specialist support in this field with expertise in psychosocial risk at work. Counselling can help you break down the challenges you’re facing and empower you with strategies and skills to improve your situation. With better clarity you can take actions and make key decisions to better your work life and mental health.
