Work Stress Begins Before you Get to the Office

Commuting may be the one of the biggest cause of stress, according to a survey conducted as part of last week's National Stress Awareness Day.

44% of those surveyed believe commuting and rush hour traffic was the biggest cause of stress in their lives. 1 in 3 also pointed to worrying about their childrens' future.

31% claimed work was a major cause of stress, while 7 in 10 had become stressed at work at some stage. Women were found to cope with workplace stress better than men.

Stress is now seen as the biggest cause of short-term absenteeism from work.

Stress is a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms and conditions, from back pain and migraine to high blood pressure, indigestion and ulcers.

Sunday, 3 December 2000