Career Stressors Therapist in Boston

 

ABOUT CAREER STRESSORS

 

Career stressors, also known as work-related stress, are very common worldwide. They affect the well-being of employees, individuals, and organizations. Career stressors occur when work demands accumulate over time, exceeding employees' capacity and capability to accomplish deadlines and assignments. There can be several causes of this type of stress as well. For instance, employees may feel this type of stress if work hours are too long and take up the majority of their lives, making it too much to manage. 


Other types of career stressors include constant conflict with co-workers and bosses, constant changes being made, and job security threats. To be clear, there is a line between stressful and challenging work. The perceptions of individuals vary significantly! One person may see their work as a constant challenge, and another may see it as constant stress. This entirely depends on the job, psychological make-up, general health, and personal life. 


In some ways, COVID created more flexible work environments for people. However, many people are finding the return to the office more difficult after having a better work/life balance with remote work.

 

Physical Symptoms May Include:

  • Headaches

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle tension

  • Heart palpitations

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Constipation

  • Dermatological disorders

Psychological Symptoms May Include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Discouragement

  • Irritability

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Pessimism

  • Inability to concentrate

Behavioral Symptoms May Include:

  • Increased amounts of sick days

  • Aggression

  • Lack of creativity and personality

  • Failing work performance

  • Relationship problems

  • Mood swings

  • Isolation

  • Impatience

Self-Help For Career Stressors

Several self-help opportunities can assist you in overcoming your career stressors! These opportunities include:

  • Taking action to make changes at work to reduce stress levels.

  • Talking about concerns with employees and bosses.

  • Staying well-organized

  • Eating a healthy diet and exercising

  • Meditation or yoga

  • Opening up free time to yourself each week

  • Avoid taking on the stress of loved ones.

  • Avoiding alcohol and tobacco

  • Seeking help from a psychotherapist

  • Despite your efforts to reduce work stress, if it continues to be a problem, you may want to seek a different job or even a career change. 

 

Career Stressors Treatment

Cognitive Behavior Treatment (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological treatment that has proven to be effective through scientific research for career stressors. Studies have shown that CBT is an effective treatment for disorders besides career stressors, like anxiety, chronic pain, addiction, anger problems, and more. The CBT process is entirely based on an educational model where people diagnosed with career stressors unlearn negative reactions and learn new positive and emotional reactions to their challenging situations. During CBT, everyday challenges are broken down into small and manageable parts and aligned with short-term goals to be reached. CBT is an effective treatment because it helps those with career stressors address the issues with a positive outlook. The therapists at Soultality Center for Psychotherapy in Cambridge, MA, are with you every step of the way to help you conquer your career stressors through our CBT treatment.