Sick from stress: what can you do to stay healthy?

More and more people sick due to stress

Sometimes work demands a lot of you. In some sectors, for example, it is very busy because there are few colleagues. Think of healthcare, logistics, cleaning and hospitality. And a little stress is not a bad thing. But if you lack rest and experience stress for too long, your body becomes exhausted. You sleep worse, feel tired or forget things. And if that lasts too long, you can get sick.

Where can stress come from?

There are a number of reasons why people may experience stress:

Concerns outside of work

For example, money worries, health concerns or the situation at home can also create tension and stress.

High workload

Staff shortages often require more work to be done in less time

Few moments of rest

Those who often feel "on" get tired faster and recover less well.

Uncertainty

For example, if you work at constantly new workplaces and have different working hours, that also takes energy.

Wanting to do everything right

People want to do the best they can at work and then are afraid of making mistakes. These expectations can also cause stress.

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So stress does not just come from work itself, but from a combination of things.

What can you do to prevent complaints?

The good news: you can already do some things yourself to prevent stress from becoming too much. Small steps already help such as:

1. Pay attention to the signs of stress

Do you notice that you are tired more often, angry more quickly or that you can't concentrate as well? These are signs to pause for a moment.

2. Talk about it

Many people wait too long to indicate that they are too busy or not feeling well. Tell your supervisor, agent or colleague in time. Often there is more understanding than you think.

3. Keep moving

Walking or biking (for example, to work) helps relax your body and clear your head.

4. Do something that energizes you

Listen to music, meet with friends or do something creative. This will help you relax and recover.

Stress help: less stress, more energy

Sometimes stress cannot be resolved on its own. Then it is good to get help.

With Doorzaam's "Less Stress, More Energy" training, you'll learn how to better manage stress and fatigue in six weeks.

The training is free for temporary workers and can be taken online.

Training content

• Personal guidance from a coach with whom you will have weekly video calls.
• A handy app with short daily assignments.
• Stress measurements to track your progress.
• Practical tips to better relax and build more energy.
• It only takes 15 minutes a day.

In this way you will learn step by step how to have more rest and get more energy so that you feel better in your own skin. A healthy and energetic temporary worker feels better, performs better and has more fun at work.

By taking good care of yourself, you are not only working on your health, but also on your future.

So don't wait until your battery runs out and take the first step today.

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(Source: ArboNed and HumanCapitalCare: Absenteeism in September at highest level in years: especially long-term absenteeism rises)