7 Leading Causes Of Stress
Increased stress levels have been linked to the following:
1. Financial problems
2. Job loss or change in job function or location
3. Relationship issues
4. Health concerns, including chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer
5. Losing a loved one; experiencing a break up, divorce or death
6. Alarming news headlines
7. Unwanted attention from friends or coworkers
8. Environmental toxins, such as air, water and pharmaceuticals
9. Traumatic experiences such as a serious accident or physical assault
10. Unfavorable weather or changes in seasonal changes related to the seasons being too hot or too cold
11. Drug/alcohol abuse
12. Divorce or separation from a spouse or romantic partner
13. Dual-career households
14. Succession planning for retirement
15. Work overload or excessive job demands
16. Career frustration due to lack of reward such as promotions, raises or bonuses
17. Illness and health concerns
18. Long work hours or work-related travel
19. Workplace gossip
20. Workplace bullying
21. Outdated technology
22. Inadequate job security including layoffs and reorganizations
23. Stress caused by unrealistic deadlines for project completion
24. Fear of unemployment in the event of a layoff
25. Being forced to relocate due to a company restructuring or relocating for a spouse's job
26. Conflict with immediate supervisor, co-workers, or subordinates that is non-personal in nature but generated from being bombarded by non-personal stressors at work (e.g. feeling like you are under attack during the entire work day)
27. Fear of being reprimanded for not meeting standards
28. Feeling trapped in an unsatisfying job
29. Frustration with a lack of professional development opportunities, low salary, or benefits
30. Financial difficulties (being under financial stress)
31. Understaffing at work
32. Being part of a union that is engaged in conflicts with management over non-financial issues (e.g., contract disputes) that negatively impact productivity and morale
33. Non-exempt salaried employees whose financial security and family's health is on the line due to no overtime pay provided by employer (e.g.