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Work Related Stress
Links, articles and recommended books on the subject of work related stress.
Self Help Articles
Stress: A Self-Help Guide
This downloadable leaflet starts with a self assessment checklist helping you to monitor your current stress level. Following on from this is information about personality types, stress management strategies with useful mnemonics for remembering tips and a very useful relaxation procedure.
Recommended Books
59 Minutes to a Calmer Life
Paul McGee (2001) Go Mad Publications
This paperback is designed to be read and absorbed quickly. Clear definitions of stress and strategies to manage day to day situations are set out in a practical format.
Conquer your Stress
Cooper C and Palmer S (2000) Institute of Personal Development
This book is written by one of the country’s leading experts on stress management. Clear and easy to read its an excellent short book.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff at Work: Simple ways to minimise stress and conflict while bringing out the best in yourself and others
Richard Carlson (Hodder Mobius 1999)
One of a favourite series of books addressing issues in 2 page chapters. Using day to day examples Richard Carlson applies warm humour to practical suggestions.
Stress at Work: A workbook to help you take control of work related stress
Mary Hartley (Sheldon Press 2003)
Practical suggestions and real life examples to help you work on your own specific needs.
Best Links
Health and Safety Executive
This site defines work related stress and gives tips and examples. There are 2 downloadable pdf files, one with advice for employees and one for managers. Pages on this site also give all necessary information on the legal aspects and position regarding workplace stress.
4Health – Stress
Stress-4Health from Channel 4 is an easy to navigate and highly up to date site with ideas and reviews. Go to Channel 4, click on Health and then Stress for a full range of information.
American Institute of Stress
A site giving basic information and definitions of stress. It includes information on bullying and a 10 step plan for managing work stress. Also offers a free manual on managing stress.
Support for Learning
A website listing a huge range of other sites organised into categories including a comprehensive workplace stress section.
Mind Tools
A guide to stress management. It includes detailed sections on aspects of stress management such as personal goal planning, time management and managing work overload.