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Not to add more strain to your day,
but you may have noticed that work
is more stressful than it was in years
past. The economy can have that
effect, as worries about finances,
layoffs, downsizing, job security and
heavy workloads mount.
Work-related stress has the same
pitfalls that stress in your personal
life does. It can weaken the immune
system; cause fatigue and missed
days of work; and trigger a host of
ailments, from backaches to diabetes
to heart problems.
You can’t control everything at
work. But you can try to keep stress
at manageable levels.
These are some tricks of the trade:
Take 5 (or 10)
. A quick walk, a chat
with colleagues or a few moments
to breathe deeply can clear the mind,
calm thoughts and give you time to
regroup.
Make wellness a priority
. You’ll
be better prepared for challenges and
deadlines if you get at least 30 min-
utes of exercise almost every day, eat
healthy foods and get enough sleep.
Divide and conquer
. Split large
projects into smaller tasks, keep care-
ful to-do lists and stay organized. You
may have to reset priorities to keep up
with a fast-changing business climate.
Ask for help
. An honest conver-
sation with a colleague, loved one,
counselor or adviser can keep you
moving and thinking in positive and
productive ways.
Work well
OUR PROGRAM CAN HELP YOUR WORKPLACE
The Center for
Occupational
Health andWellness
On the job:
4 ways to
stifle stress
FAITH REGIONAL
Health
Services is among an elite group of
companies across the nation to be
recognized as a Wellness Council of
America (WELCOA) Gold Level “Well
Workplace” for its employee wellness
program.
The award recognizes quality and
excellence in worksite health promo-
tions. Being a Well Workplace means
that an organization fully embraces
its responsibility for maximizing
the health and well-being of its
employees.
There are four designations of
the award: bronze, silver, gold and
platinum, with platinum being the
highest recognition. Faith Regional
scored 175.05 points out of 179 points
possible to receive gold recognition
in 2010 and is striving for platinum
recognition in 2014.
Wellness services can help
improve your bottom line
A customized wellness program
for your business and your
employees may be the
answer! Wellness programs can lead
to a reduction in unnecessary health
insurance and workers’ compensa-
tion costs as well as foster a healthier,
happier workforce. We can tailor a
package that combines the services
you need and also fits with your goals
and budget.
Our business services don’t stop at
wellness. The Faith Regional Center
for Occupational Health and Wellness
offers business owners access to
the area’s experts in occupational
medicine and wellness. Our clinic
is devoted exclusively to providing
a comprehensive range of business
health services from wellness and pre-
vention to treatment and follow-up.
We understand that efficiency, follow-
up and communication about your
employees’ conditions are especially
important to you.
To learn more about occupational
health and wellness services offered by
Faith Regional, visit
and click on “Occupational Health
& Wellness” under “Our
Services.”
