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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss work stress and whether we’ve been thinking about it in the wrong way. There’s clearly such a thing as too much stress, but what about too little? And is there an ideal amount of stress we should be aiming for in order to be most successful at our jobs?
00:00 Intro
00:24 APA stats on stress and anxiety
02:53 Kaila’s relationship with work-related stress
06:57 Stats on workplace mental health
09:58 The Eustress Curve and how to rethink our relationship with stress
13:26 Findings by Hans Selye, the “Father of Stress”
15:47 A tip for turning negative stress into productive stress
23:00 Investing in recovery
24:54 What works for Kyle when it comes to managing work stress
30:28 Bonus segment
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Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew’s resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app!
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