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Too Much Stress at Work?

S.H.I.F.T. Gears No Matter How Bad It Gets

Clifford Jones
5 min readSep 20, 2024

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Work stress is something we all face at one point or another. It can feel overwhelming, with endless deadlines, demanding clients, or internal pressures.

But what if you could shift gears and regain control, no matter how bad things get? First, wanting to shift gears happens when you get sick and tired of being stressed at work.

Beyond our personal experience with stress, let’s look at several great reasons to do more about stress at work:

  1. According to the American Institute of Stress, an estimated 83% of U.S. workers suffer from work-related stress, with approximately 1 million employees absent every day due to stress.
  2. The Harvard Business Review reports that job stress is estimated to cause over $190 billion in annual healthcare costs. It is a significant factor in employee turnover, with 63% of workers saying they are ready to quit due to stress.
  3. According to the American Psychological Association, about 76% of U.S. workers report that workplace stress affects their mental health, leading to anxiety or depression.
  4. Gallup studies reveal that employees who experience high stress levels are 50% more likely to be disengaged at work, which can harm overall job performance and…

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Clifford Jones

I write about the art of human transformation, transcending suffering, and overcoming challenges in the school of life with unconditional love and forgiveness.