Is your work making you sick?

It seems that we spend more of our lives at work than anywhere else. Your bosses priorities become your priorities and with your other responsibilities something has to give. Usually what suffers most is you!

Let's look at the factors that make be causing you to be ill:

1. Co-Workers: Do you get along well with them? Do they tend to unleash their frustrations on you? Maybe they are negative and difficult to deal with. If possible communicate via email rather than directly to stay on point and remove this stress.

2. Unrealistic Workloads: Often employers have a high expectation of how much work you can complete in a short amount of time. Little do they know that this often leads to poor quality of work.

3. Unrealistic Deadlines: Along with large workloads some employers will give you a short deadline. Stressing over the lack of time and plethora of work - can cause you to become stressed and sick.

4. Complaining Management: Sometimes it is easier to agree rather than argue your point with your supervisor. After all they are the boss!

Now let's talk about what you can do to avoid or release the stress:

1. No Negativity: It is difficult not to get caught up in the gossip but talking negative about co-workers just lead to hostility in your working environment.

2. Take a break: It is good to remove yourself from the office when you are able. Take a walk and get some fresh air.

3. Vacation: If you are overwhelmed and can, take some time off! Getting away can re-energize your mind and body.

4. Remove the clutter: We all work and process differently but if you have extra documents hanging around - get rid of it! It can cause you to become overwhelmed.

5. Ergonomics: Since we are at the office most often it is important to make sure that your arrangement is comfortable and proper. Having your office ergonomically arranged will prevent carpel tunnel, back pain and neck pains.

6. Talk it out: Talking is very therapeutic. Find a friend or co-worker who can empathize and  clear the air.

7. Exercise: Not only will you maintain your health but it is a great way to relieve your stress from the day.

8. Leave it at work: It is difficult to separate but if you can turn it off when you come home from the day you will be able to unwind and come in refreshed the next day.

9. Get a new job: If you can't seem to rid yourself of the stresses causing you to be sick at work maybe you are not meant to be there. I know it is a difficult time to find a new job but your health should always be your top priority.