How's your week going so far? Feeling stressed already?
If so, you're far from alone - according to a new study, two out of five office staff are working under "dangerously high" stress levels.
Research by office supplies firm Viking showed that some employees, such as teachers, blamed incompetent colleagues for stress.
A survey of 2,000 workers from private companies as well as the NHS and police, revealed that stress at work affected their health.
Just over half those studied said they worked more than 10 hours unpaid overtime every week.
Neil Shah, who conducted tests on hundreds of workers as part of the study, said: "This research shows that many people in the UK today are working under some dangerous levels of stress - they may not even be aware of how stressed they are."
Feeling the strain? Maybe this will help...
Pets De-Stressing
(02 of95)
"My oh so relaxed pup Meiji. He's a chihuahua and he is relaxed!" - @GigglingGibby
(05 of95)
"The best stress reliever ever!!! Relaxing with my Jazmin on the couch after a long day! "- @kimmijax
(06 of95)
"Miss Pearl, stretched out after a long day of playing with her sister, Jazmin."- @kimmijax
(07 of95)
"Zen Miss Moose in the Garden."- Meghan Duprey (credit:Meghan Duprey)
(08 of95)
"Yin Yang foster kitties."- Meghan Duprey (credit:Meghan Duprey)
(09 of95)
"This pillow quickly became Pickles the cat's very own totally relaxing bean bag chair."- @SarKlei (credit:Sarah Klein)
(13 of95)
"This is a pic of my cat, Sookie, relaxing!"- Marsha Wheatley
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"This is Jack."- Laura MacDonald
(16 of95)
"This is Perri relaxing on the couch."- Dagmar Rodriguez
Pets De-Stressing(17 of95)
One of my favorite de-stressing activities is to get lost in a good book. On this particular evening, Attila the kitten decided he wanted to curl up in front of the book too. He slept/stayed in that position for over an hour!
Luna sunbathing(19 of95)
Jeremy Epstein:
There's a sunbeam in our living room that chills Luna out.
There's a sunbeam in our living room that chills Luna out.
Time for a nap(21 of95)
Gideon, Natalie and their pal Belvedere (back at top) enjoy some rest after a romp in the back yard.
Rocco relaxes(22 of95)
Mark Shoup:
Our 4-year-old black and white male pit bull is the most calm, most relaxed, more easy-going dog in the house.
Our 4-year-old black and white male pit bull is the most calm, most relaxed, more easy-going dog in the house.
Big Red with his doppelganger(23 of95)
This is my boy Red, chillaxin' with his much-larger toy counterpart.
Rodeo sleeps(24 of95)
Mark Shoup:
Three-year-old Rodeo is a sweet little girl who knows how to relax -- and how to keep our bigger dogs in line when she's awake!
Three-year-old Rodeo is a sweet little girl who knows how to relax -- and how to keep our bigger dogs in line when she's awake!
Czar Czak(25 of95)
Czak, a working dog, relaxes with his version of a roll in the hay.
Time for a nap(29 of95)
Gideon, Natalie and their pal Belvedere relax after a romp in the backyard.
Yogi Cools Down(30 of95)
Yogi Bear loved having his own personal lake in the back yard for 5 years...
Henry(32 of95)
My baby boy enjoys multiple naps to de-stress himself on a daily basis
Yankee (35 of95)
Yankee had a unique way of destressing.He is gone but not forgotten!!!
Mud bath(41 of95)
Shelley Yorke Rose:
Nothing like a refreshing mud bath to wash the stress away! Came to the dog park as a Yellow Lab and left as a Chocolate Lab!
Nothing like a refreshing mud bath to wash the stress away! Came to the dog park as a Yellow Lab and left as a Chocolate Lab!
Lucia spends most of her day laying on the top of the couch, so she can still keep one eye on the window.(42 of95)
Red & Julius(43 of95)
Karen Petch:
Red the dog & Julius the cat relaxing beside me while I'm watching a bit of tv.
Red the dog & Julius the cat relaxing beside me while I'm watching a bit of tv.
Twinkle and Star ~ Relaxation(44 of95)
Best friends and sisters - Twinkle and Star - They ooze relaxation, and easily de-stress the humans around them.
Bosco(46 of95)
Sometimes you just need to step away from work and nap for a bit to clear your head.
Roxy the Cocker Spaniel(47 of95)
We can tell when Roxy is completely at rest when she sleeps on her back :)
Bosco the Pomeranian(48 of95)
For a pampered pom, nothing beats a good nap!
Odie the American Bulldog(50 of95)
Odie The Beast:
Odie likes to eat party hats after a stressful day.
Odie likes to eat party hats after a stressful day.
Mak the fox dog(53 of95)
Our Shiba/Pom dog Mak relaxing on his favorite spot.
Fred(55 of95)
Fred relaxes all the time and anywhere possible. I'm so envious.
Teddy and Rosie (58 of95)
Teddy the Akita and Rosie the Leonberger take a breather together after a morning of running.
Leo suns himself in his favorite basket(59 of95)
Kelly Ann Boge:
when he can't curl up by the fire, being in the sun is the next best thing.
when he can't curl up by the fire, being in the sun is the next best thing.
The Inimitable Senor Einstein Kitty(60 of95)
It is said that Einstein got his best ideas after taking a catnap. Here is his namesake carrying on the tradition.
Buster the Super Turkish Angora(62 of95)
RudeGyal:
my super kitty Buster as a kitten. so cool, he needs a cape. n yes...he still wears it.
my super kitty Buster as a kitten. so cool, he needs a cape. n yes...he still wears it.
A beagle shows you how to relax(66 of95)
Tara Root Metikosh:
Eye masks help Frank get some rest.
Eye masks help Frank get some rest.
Marmelade Down Under(67 of95)
Marmelade is a big tabby cat - right now he's that lump under the bedcovers.
Mowgli on his favorite lawn in Central Park (68 of95)
Birgit Nagele:
After his walk and some body work Mowgli was not going to move for a while on this hot spring morning in 2012.
After his walk and some body work Mowgli was not going to move for a while on this hot spring morning in 2012.
My Chillin' furry chillins(69 of95)
Elizabeth Ann Merchant:
Prince Dingleberry and Sir Smelliott love their pet beds...it is even better when they can both snuggle together AND apart!
Prince Dingleberry and Sir Smelliott love their pet beds...it is even better when they can both snuggle together AND apart!
The Flying Prince(70 of95)
Elizabeth Ann Merchant:
The epitome of a relaxed cat, Prince Dingleberry.
The epitome of a relaxed cat, Prince Dingleberry.
Ol Lexi Lynn(71 of95)
Although, old and toothless, Lexi Lynn is the happiest dog ever.
Terrapin & Emerson(72 of95)
Rebecca Cooke:
Terrapin and her friend, Emerson relaxing after playing out in the snow.
Terrapin and her friend, Emerson relaxing after playing out in the snow.
Napping in the Sun(78 of95)
“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.” ― Groucho Marx
Jyota and Madison(79 of95)
I brought home a new bed to get Jyota off the couch and my lounge lover kitty boy Madison took charge!
Missy, Yogi and Cindy Girl(80 of95)
Pearla Dizon-Ordillo:
After a good run in the doggie park, this is how they relax!
After a good run in the doggie park, this is how they relax!
Koconut helping with the laundry(84 of95)
Paige Broadbent:
Koconut like to help me with the laundry
Koconut like to help me with the laundry
Chilling Out, Maxing, Relaxing All Cool (85 of95)
Jacqueline Andoniu:
Bella's favorite ways of relaxing are: La Kings hockey with her mom and dad, HB Dog Beach, eating and cuddling with her best friend, Douglas the Elephant
Bella's favorite ways of relaxing are: La Kings hockey with her mom and dad, HB Dog Beach, eating and cuddling with her best friend, Douglas the Elephant
"I love you so much, little one."(88 of95)
A pause to tell a good friend how much she means to you always recharges the soul...
Sleepy Puppy(89 of95)
It's impossible to feel stressed when a sleepy puppy crawls onto your lap (and snuggles his favorite toy.)
Sun hound(90 of95)
manduleylucas:
Zoe loves to lay in the sun and still follows the suns rays across our house.
Zoe loves to lay in the sun and still follows the suns rays across our house.
MYA and friend(91 of95)
MYA is not above using her "friends"as pillows...LOL !!
puppy cluster!(92 of95)
sally on top, tydus on bottom and minerva--the new puppy--squished in the middle. after a morning of rough-housing, the like to snuggle up together on one of the dog beds.