working pressure

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Work pressure refers to the pressure on people caused by overworked work, changing production posts, excessive work responsibilities or changes. Work pressure is a global hot topic at present, and pressure is a powerful one impetus Is also an influence job performance and occupational health The negative factors increase exercise pressure.
Chinese name
working pressure
Foreign name
Work stress
Alias
Work stress Occupational stress etc.
Definition
The pressure of work on people

Concept Interpretation

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working pressure (Work stress) is also called job stress Occupational stress (Occupational stress)、 Occupational stress . Work tension.
Stress is a dynamic situation. In this situation, individuals have to face the opportunities, restrictions and requirements related to their expected goals, and the results produced by this dynamic situation are considered important and uncertain.
Stress is a comprehensive model of individual's physiological, psychological and behavioral responses to various stimuli. Several main factors related to stress are Pressure source Individual cognition of stressors Nervousness

Explanation of words

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Explanation in reference book
Also known as "occupational stress", stress caused by work or factors directly related to work. For example, overload, changing production posts Time pressure . The work responsibility is too big or changed, the machine requires too much people working hours Irregular, shift work, working speed determined by the machine, working too far, natural and social environment Bad, etc. Research shows that these factors are the most important stress in the daily life of staff.
Interpretation in academic literature
Work stress refers to working in the body environmental effect The psychological and Physiological response It represents the comprehensive state of the body Environmental pressure The ultimate goal of work stress is to make individuals better adapt to the environment.
Work stress is caused by work or factors directly related to work psychological stress Excessive work stress will lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression and reduced working ability, and even develop into Exhaustion (burnout), etc
In psychology, stress refers to the body's response to various social stimuli, including physiological, psychological and behavioral aspects Professional activities The resulting stress is called occupational stress.

Potential Sources

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1、 environmental factor : mainly refers to economic, political and Technical factors
2、 Organizational factors : There are many factors in the organization that can cause a sense of pressure. For example, employees who do not do what they want to do or finish their work in a limited time, are overloaded with work, and are annoying and difficult to get along with bosses will bring pressure to employees.
3、 Personal factors : Pressure factors are additive, and pressure is gradually accumulated and strengthened. Every new Sustainability All of the stress factors are increasing the stress level of individuals.
A single pressure itself may be insignificant, but if the pressure level is already very high, it may become the "last straw to overwhelm the camel". If you want to evaluate the total amount of pressure an employee is under, you must consider the opportunistic pressure, restrictive pressure and demanding pressure he is under.
Whether the potential pressure will be transformed into the actual pressure is also related to individual differences, such as personal knowledge, work experience social support Etc.
Table 1 Main Sources of Working Pressure
Pressure source
major factor
Possible consequences
Working conditions
Overload or underload
Work complexity and technical pressure
Work decisions and responsibilities
Emergency or emergency
Physical hazards
Time variation
Production line hysteria
exhausted
Biological clock disorder
Health threatened
Increased worry and tension
Increased anxiety and tension
Too sensitive
Lack of acceptance and support
Conspiracy and non cooperation
Leaders don't care about employees
Loneliness and depression
sensitive
Interpersonal withdrawal
Promotions or demotions
Work safety and stability
Frustrated ambition
Loss of confidence
Increased anxiety
Job satisfaction and productivity reduce
Organizational system
Unreasonable structure and unsound system
Factional strife
Employees have no right to participate in decision-making
Low motivation and productivity
Frustration
Not satisfied with the work
Family work interaction
Stressful life events
(such as marriage and family problems)
Increased anxiety and tension
Physical and mental exhaustion

negative effect

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After being strongly stimulated by the outside world, we will produce a series of reactions, such as Nerve excitation hormone The increase of secretion, blood sugar, blood pressure, heart rate and respiration will not cause damage to the human body and will be beneficial to the protection of the body as long as their intensity, frequency and duration are appropriate.
However, compared with the individual's tolerance, if they are exposed to occupational stress for a long time and repeatedly, it will lead to a series of Adverse reactions
1. Dissatisfaction with work, boredom, no conscientiousness , and cause work efficiency Lower Absence rate High, more mistakes.
2. Insomnia, fatigue, emotional excitement, restlessness, paranoia, loneliness, reduced interest in external things, etc., and will lead to hypertension coronary heart disease Peptic ulcer Etc.
3. It can also cause Harmful behavior , such as smoking Alcoholism , drug abuse, tension between superiors and subordinates, and anger towards family members.

Warning signal

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1. Change of temperament: the original talkative people become less talkative, cheerful people become silent, enthusiastic people become cold, and they seem preoccupied, depressed, and isolated.
2. Emotional changes: it is easy to feel sad when speaking, or have a short fuse Be angry, impulsive, and act rashly.
3. Working state: inattention, poor efficiency, fear of difficulties, Quality of work Rough.
4. Changes in life rules: insomnia, fatigue, and some people's Consumption More than usual.

arrange mode

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Work pressure refers to the pressure on people due to heavy workload, change of production position, excessive work responsibility or change. Work pressure mainly comes from the external environment and a kind of self hope in people's heart, moderate Pressure energy It gives people a sense of achievement to challenge themselves, and excessive pressure will cause anxiety, depression and other unhealthy psychology, which will lead to physical diseases, such as headache Etc. Therefore, in order to deal with work pressure, we should first cultivate the correct cognitive attitude towards work, and at the same time cooperate with some External methods

sit quietly

Many white-collar workers have high demands on their career and hope to achieve the highest position in their field. Once they are hindered from reaching the expected goal, they will feel depressed, or blindly give up promising jobs and lose their life direction.
Solution: sit still and rest
Take 5-10 minutes every night quietly Sit down , concentrate on what is gratifying to you, and tell yourself that we cannot grasp the future, we can only grasp the present, and do the work well now.

music

With the accumulation of work experience, people's enthusiasm for work has gradually decreased, and many people have begun to work“ Bottleneck period ”, always feel unable to break through their work ability and achievements.
Solution: listen Music+ Talk to friends
When you accept a major task, listen to the music you like, or talk about your troubles to friends, so that you can get a new working idea in the exchange of views.

laugh

Age induced psychology phobia stay Professional women It is very common for people in middle age to worry about losing the advantages of age and appearance and being eliminated in the competition.
Solution: Laugh loudly every day. Don't strain your nerves. Try to relax yourself at work. Laugh and show your cheerful and generous personality charm.

entertainment

Many white-collar workers like to compare themselves with others. They always feel that their houses, cars and salaries are inferior to others. Every day I sigh and feel that I have failed.
Solution: entertainment after work
After work, put aside the pressure temporarily, ask family or friends to watch movies, and realize the importance of family and friendship. Or at weekends, let yourself have a quiet rest and go to the countryside to climb mountains, walk and breathe fresh air