Essay on Stress Management

We as physicians can be a tough lot of people. Let’s face it, we had to be to make it through medical school and our fellowship sane and ready to help others. Often, this can lead to a syndrome of not taking the proper care of ourselves, and in some cases, being accused of being horrible patients when the physical effects of not taking care of ourselves start to manifest. Physician burnout can be a real concern for all physicians because of the type of job we take on. We want to be able to…

When discussing stress this idea of police officers having stress is foolish. Some people may say police officers job is to protect and serve they don’t know what stress is, that idea is ignorance on level 10. Stress on a police officer can come from several different aspects like home life or being on line of duty. In the eyes of the public police officers tend to “emphasis on bravery, secrecy, machismo, and isolation from the general public” (Burns 207). These characteristics combine…

You probably already know that blood glucose imbalances and poor gut health can lead to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, but do you know what part stress plays on your thyroid’s health? Here’s a clue: stress is one the biggest influences on your adrenal glands, and the health of your adrenal glands directly impacts the health of your thyroid gland. What Do the Adrenal Glands Do? You might have heard of the adrenal glands but aren’t exactly sure what they do or even where they’re located.…

millions of people suffer from stress everyday. Stress is a natural part of life. The expressions are familiar to us, “I’m stressed out,” “I’m under too much stress,” or “Work is one big stress.” Stress is hard to define because it means different things to different people; however, it’s clear that most stress is a negative feeling rather than a positive feeling. While some people believe stress can be healthy, it can be argued that excessive stress is unbearable because stress can lead to…

2015), suggest that when low-income families receive child care, mothers are more likely to keep doctor’s appointments and decrease their stress level. The cost of child care is having a huge impact on the careers of working parents and people with disabilities (Christ, 2015). The case study of Katy Adams is one that conveys the message of different facets of stress such as financial, emotional, and psychological and, how it impacts a person’s health and well-being. According to the American…

it’s inevitable to avoid stress in life. However, the only thing you can do is choose how to deal with it. After being stressed and exercising your body and mind always feel better and more relaxed. Endorphins that are released when you exercise prove to reduce stress. In my opinion if my body physically feels better so does my mind at the end of the day. From my experience as a college student midterms are often a time that causes me high levels of stress. Regardless of what test you are…

Stress is caused by an event or series events in our environment which we perceive and respond in a variety of physiological responses in our bodies (Day, Whetham and Whetham, 2003). Stress is not only caused by negative events, it can also be caused by positive events in our lives such as getting a new job or starting a new relationship. These are called stressors, stressors are activities, events, or changes that result in stress on an object or organism. 
 Studies show that stress is not…

Inpatient Unit Stress and Burnout Syndrome Incidences and Consequences Student’s Name Instituitional Affiliation Hospice Inpatient Unit Stress and Burnout Syndrome Incidences and Consequences Burnout is a psychological term used for the experience of long-term exhaustion, frustration, anger and depression. It is associated with feelings of hopelessness, difficulties in dealing with work and doing one’s job effectively. Although closely related, stress and burnout are not synonymous Stress and…

How to Relieve Stress With Mindfulness Are you sometimes stressed? Worrying about trivial things? Anxious about any outcomes? Feeling uptight at home or at work? Restless, sleepless, fatigued? Is your mind chattering too much? Do you know how to truly relax and find inner peace? If you are like 100 million Americans that according to surveys are stressed daily or weekly, stress is an issue that can take a toll on your mental and physical health. Occasional stress can be a good thing, but it…

like an early death sentence. Sweden has decided to do something about it. In keeping with their history of progressive social policy, Sweden has begun to shift to a 6 hour work day, with many of their largest employers already implementing the stress reducing policy — and loving the results. Linus Feldt, who heads up a large Scandinavian app development firm, Filimundus, had this to say: "To stay focused on a specific work task for 8 hours is a huge challenge. In order to cope, we mix in…