Stress Awareness Day is one of those holidays that has an unclear origin and varying dates, but the mission is clear and concise: create awareness about stress and stress prevention.

November 2 is the most common day to celebrate Stress Awareness Day in 2022 in the U.S. However, the International Stress Management Association of the UK, noted by some as the original founder of National Stress Day, declared November 7-11 to be Stress Awareness Week this year. At Electives, we’re celebrating Stress Awareness Day on November 2… and year round.

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Why is it important to create awareness about stress and stress prevention?

“83% of workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives,” according to The American Institute of Stress (AIS). Stress is impacting employee’s lives, hurting work performance and negatively affecting their home lives.

1 million U.S. workers miss work each day.

Half of U.S. employees are less engaged than they otherwise would be.

41% of employees have reduced productivity.

But stress management, notes the Wellness Council of America, has both quantifiable and qualifiable benefits, including:

Boosting employee retention and talent acquisition efforts.

How do you know if your workplace is a high-stress environment?

The initial steps to stress reduction are (1) acknowledging the existence of stress, (2) recognizing the symptoms of stress and (3) identifying the causes of stress for ourselves and our coworkers. A U.S. News & World Report article published earlier this year lists six “red flags” that indicate “too much stress at work.” These red flags include:

An active mind resulting in sleep problems.

Even in the best of circumstances, stress can be prevalent. But, when you add in the challenges and uncertainty we’ve all faced over the past few years, stress has become ubiquitous.

What are the best ways to reduce stress at work?

Once we’ve recognized and acknowledged stress at work, it's up to each of us – but especially the leaders – to take action. There are many ways to reduce stress at work. SHRM recommends a combination of policy and mindset changes to help minimize stress, including:

Offering flexible hours and remote/hybrid work options.

Encouraging employees to use their paid time off (and not work when they’re off).

Supporting time off for healthcare visits.

Asking employees what they want and need to reduce stress.

Offering resources (like Electives classes) to create stress awareness and providing actionable advice to reduce stress.

What types of corporate training can help create stress awareness and reduce stress?

Electives has a robust library of enterprise live learning designed to create stress awareness and reduce stress (among a long list of other training benefits). Here is a selection of Electives classes we recommend to organizations taking action to reduce stress:

Taming Stress In A World Gone Mad: Stress less and get more done – Taught by someone who ended up in the hospital due to a burnout-driven mental breakdown, this Elective teaches stress awareness and stress management.

Mindfulness & Mindset: Embracing the upside of stress – This Electives class helps employees adopt a “stress-is-enhancing” mindset, which is proven to improve performance and alleviate anxiety.

Stress Strategies For Busy Women: How to help yourself while you’re busy helping everyone else – Women are almost twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men, so this class is designed specifically to help women engage in active, problem-focused coping strategies.

Yoga As A Team: Corporate yoga – Research has confirmed the incredible benefit of yoga in a corporate setting, for both physical and mental benefits.

Are you looking for solutions to create broader stress awareness while helping your team learn ways to reduce stress at work? Reach out to the Electives team to learn more about the classes listed above, or browse the Electives Library of Live Learning to see all of the classes we offer.

What is Stress Awareness Day?

Stress Awareness Day is one of those holidays that has an unclear origin and varying dates, but the mission is clear and concise: create awareness about stress and stress prevention.


When is Stress Awareness Day?

November 2 is the most common day to celebrate Stress Awareness Day in 2022 in the U.S. However, the International Stress Management Association of the UK, noted by some as the original founder of National Stress Day, declared November 7-11 to be Stress Awareness Week this year. At Electives, we’re celebrating Stress Awareness Day on November 2… and year round.

Do you want to receive blog posts like this in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to Electives news.


Why is it important to create awareness about stress and stress prevention?

“83% of workers suffer from work-related stress, with 25% saying their job is the number one stressor in their lives,” according to The American Institute of Stress (AIS). Stress is impacting employee’s lives, hurting work performance and negatively affecting their home lives.

Because of stress, AIS details:
1 million U.S. workers miss work each day.
Half of U.S. employees are less engaged than they otherwise would be.
41% of employees have reduced productivity.
But stress management, notes the Wellness Council of America, has both quantifiable and qualifiable benefits, including:
Reducing the volume of sick days.
Boosting employee retention and talent acquisition efforts.
Demonstrating employer compassion.
Creating stronger company culture.
How do you know if your workplace is a high-stress environment?

The initial steps to stress reduction are (1) acknowledging the existence of stress, (2) recognizing the symptoms of stress and (3) identifying the causes of stress for ourselves and our coworkers. A U.S. News & World Report article published earlier this year lists six “red flags” that indicate “too much stress at work.” These red flags include:
Saying “yes” all the time.
Feeling overwhelmed.
Procrastination.
An active mind resulting in sleep problems.
Making mistakes.
Working on the weekends.
Even in the best of circumstances, stress can be prevalent. But, when you add in the challenges and uncertainty we’ve all faced over the past few years, stress has become ubiquitous.

What are the best ways to reduce stress at work?

Once we’ve recognized and acknowledged stress at work, it's up to each of us – but especially the leaders – to take action. There are many ways to reduce stress at work. SHRM recommends a combination of policy and mindset changes to help minimize stress, including:
Offering flexible hours and remote/hybrid work options.
Encouraging employees to use their paid time off (and not work when they’re off).
Supporting time off for healthcare visits.
Asking employees what they want and need to reduce stress.
Offering resources (like Electives classes) to create stress awareness and providing actionable advice to reduce stress.

What types of corporate training can help create stress awareness and reduce stress?

Electives has a robust library of enterprise live learning designed to create stress awareness and reduce stress (among a long list of other training benefits). Here is a selection of Electives classes we recommend to organizations taking action to reduce stress:
Taming Stress In A World Gone Mad: Stress less and get more done – Taught by someone who ended up in the hospital due to a burnout-driven mental breakdown, this Elective teaches stress awareness and stress management.
Mindfulness & Mindset: Embracing the upside of stress – This Electives class helps employees adopt a “stress-is-enhancing” mindset, which is proven to improve performance and alleviate anxiety.
Stress Strategies For Busy Women: How to help yourself while you’re busy helping everyone else – Women are almost twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men, so this class is designed specifically to help women engage in active, problem-focused coping strategies.
Yoga As A Team: Corporate yoga – Research has confirmed the incredible benefit of yoga in a corporate setting, for both physical and mental benefits.


Are you looking for solutions to create broader stress awareness while helping your team learn ways to reduce stress at work? Reach out to the Electives team to learn more about the classes listed above, or browse the Electives Library of Live Learning to see all of the classes we offer.


Do you want to receive blog posts like this in your inbox? Click here to subscribe to Electives news.

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November 2 is the most common day to celebrate Stress Awareness Day, a day to create awareness about stress and stress prevention.

What Is Stress Awareness Day?

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