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o matter what industry you're in or what position you hold, every job comes with its fair share of stresses. Stress oc- curs when you feel like the demands placed on you - such as work, school or relationships - exceed your ability to cope. It can be a reaction to a short-lived situation, such as being late for a meeting, or it can last a long time if you are dealing with a home life challenge, money problems or other serious stressors while trying to keep up to date with your work. While some stress can be beneficial, such as stress that motivates you to perform well in some areas, long-term, untreated stress is linked to serious health concerns, including depression, heart disease, obesity and a weakened immune system. Since 2007, the American Psychological Association's annual Stress in America survey has found that women consistently report higher stress levels than men. We don't know whether this is because women often have more de- mands on them than men, such as frequently taking on more fam- ily responsibilities or because women experience stress differently. But it's clear that if we don't find better ways to manage our stress, chronic stress can have physical and emotional consequences.
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Ways to Deal with Work Stress
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