Want to hear some alarming statistics on stress? From the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) 2006 Stress & Anxiety Disorders Survey, employees say stress and anxiety most often impacts their

• workplace performance (56 percent)
• relationship with coworkers and peers (51 percent)
• quality of work (50 percent)
• relationships with superiors (43 percent)

The main culprits of work-related stress? The Survey highlights

• deadlines (55 percent)
• interpersonal relationships (53 percent)
• staff management (50 percent)
• dealing with issues/problems that arise (49 percent)

To help local government leaders alleviate not only their own stressors, but those of their staff as well, we've highlighted the top resources that we've created over the years. Read and share with others!

4 Brain Saving Tips to Cut Stress and Boost Productivity

In the midst of information overload, endless tasks, and unhealthy addiction to stress, here are four ways we can stop multitasking and the damage it can be doing to our health. Read More >>

Depression and Stress in the Workplace

A scramble for perpetual performance is taking a harsh toll on employees. They relentlessly push to get ahead and stay ahead—working longer days, e-mailing after hours, taking fewer vacations—often with little acknowledgment for their efforts. The result is a workforce that’s not just disengaged—Gallup’s 2013 State of the American Workplace report revealed that 70 percent of U.S. employees fall into this category—but also stressed and depressed. Here are recommendations for leaders seeking to help employees. Read More >>

Is Your Clutter Affecting Your Health?

Most people are aware that stress is one of the top causes of most diseases. Over time, the stress that comes from your thoughts and responses about your clutter can be adding to the accumulative stress that you experience in life. This makes it a real factor to your health. Read More >>

Taking on Too Much at Once?

In our current era of multitasking, concentration and focus are underrated. Multitasking is occasionally helpful and seemingly satisfying but along with the shower of information and communication overload, represents a paradoxical impediment to getting things done. Let’s see why. Read More >>

Nine Brain-Aging Habits That Can Stifle Your Competitive Edge

Working while fatigued once in a while is okay, but when this state becomes chronic, our resilience against stress drops. Enthusiasm and motivation plunge, and before we know it, we can no longer perform at our best. Read More >>