how to identify work related stressWork Related Stress is very common especially for mothers who have to manage both work/business and home. I personally think some level of stress in a working mum’s life is ok as it pushes her out of her comfort zone.

However once it exceeds that “normal” stage it can be detrimental. Being stressed can take its toll on your health. It can also affect your relationship with your husband and children.

In this blog post I share some ways on how to identify work related stress. We all know a stressed mum is a cranky mum and she could be awkward to be around. However a stressed free mum is a happy mum!

As a super working mum in the making, one of my goals is to live a life with minimal stress. I have realised that when I am stressed in my work I usually end up taking it out on my husband and children.

Is a stress free life possible you may ask? I strongly believe so. Anything is possible to those who believe! 😉

I have outlined below the causes of work related stress and how to identify if you are experiencing stressed. By making a mental note of your stress triggers you can address it and curb it quickly.

Causes of Work Related Stress

Here are some causes of work related stress whether on the day job or in your business.

  1. Juggling so many things at the same time- even though women are said to be able to multitask better than men, trying to juggle many things at the same time e.g working on a presentation, writing an email or answering the phone at the same time sometimes result in getting nothing done as you keep getting distracted which can cause stress.
  2. Inadequate skill set- Working on a task not within your skill set
  3. Handling a heavy workload on a daily basis
  4. Being under pressure to meet deadlines
  5. Not saying no to the several demands placed on our time
  6. Not understanding what is expected from you on a given task
  7. Having poor time management and organisational skills
  8. Procrastinating and leaving your tasks till the last minute
  9. Poor working conditions such as having a bad chair, too much noise, bad lightning or the temperature of the air-conditioning
  10. Clutter
  11. Getting harassed or bullied by colleagues and/or clients
  12. A poor relationship with colleagues and/or clients
  13. Feeling unfulfilled at work
  14. Constant lack of sleep
  15. Tiff with husband or children at home
  16. Lack of essential vitamins e.g Vitamin D in your body

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How To Identify Work Related Stress

Here are some symptoms to help you identify if you are experiencing work related stress. The list is not exhaustive but are some general symptoms I have personal noticed when I am stressed.

  1. Having headaches and/or backaches
  2. Palpitation
  3. High Blood pressure
  4. Lack of confidence & morale
  5. Tiredness and Sleepiness
  6. Feeling disgruntled
  7. Feeling agitated & moody
  8. Feeling short tempered, being overly sensitive to remarks made by others and being irritable
  9. Feeling depressed
  10. Feeling overwhelmed
  11. Sudden outburst of tears

So have you observed any of the above in your life? Then you might be STRESSED! If you want to have minimal stress in your life then you need to make a conscious effort to address it.

Next time I will talk about some tips on dealing with Work Related Stress. Remember a stress free mum is a super happy mum!

What causes work related stress in your life and how do you know if you are stressed? Please share with us in the comment section. Thanks