work stress

Being a host or hostess at a restaurant is a very important job - one that does not get enough credit. Taking care of the guests at the door when things get busy and a wait ensues is critical for them to leave with an overall positive…

It would be a perfect world if we could all find a job we actually love to do. Well, we don't live in a perfect world, and sometimes we get stuck in a job that drains us of every ounce of energy and sanity we possess. It may be…

Sleep -- or rather, the lack of it -- becomes a major source of stress for those who work the night shift (or graveyard shift). It's thought that 22 million Americans work night shift and this figure is growing as more job opportunities…

Add a coworker's negative attitude to a long, stressful day, and you'll be ready to burst by five o'clock. Absorbing too much negativity at the workplace can consume your emotional energy, decrease your productivity and sour your mood.…

You may not have the ability to control your boss's mood or some of your co-worker's irritating habits, but happiness or unhappiness at work is often a matter of choice. Making some minor changes in your routine and adjusting your…

If you don't feel good about your current job situation, don't fret. You aren't alone. Surveys show that 87 percent of Americans don't like their jobs but feel they are stuck doing them. But hating what you do could cause a feeling of…