Meetings, deadlines and even workloads are far from being the most stressful parts of an average day. Small worries, such as being stuck in traffic, are a huge source of stress in everyday life, a new study suggests. In fact, it’s precisely at 7:23 a.m.—before most people arrive at work—that daily stress levels peak.
A major public health issue, stress has been the subject of research for many years to try to determine its most important causes and reduce the risk of developing related diseases such as hypertension, certain degenerative diseases, diabetes, and hypertension. Even digestive disorders. As seen in recent months, the pursuit of perfection, stressful finances and even living in a poorly heated home can be sources of stress, and they’re not the only ones. However, a new study from British company Rescue Remedy, reported by the Daily Mail, suggests that the average person may start to feel stressed early in the day, with daily stress levels peaking at 7:23 a.m.
The study, which involved nearly 2,000 British adults, looked at the most stressful times of day. It also looked at the 50 most stressful events in a typical day for both men and women, and the results were both surprising and unexpected. Contrary to popular belief, work isn’t at the top of the list – far from it. Instead, it’s all the activities that take us from bed to work that can generate high levels of stress, starting with the journey to work…
traffic jam, spill, alarm clock failed
Contrary to popular belief, getting stuck in traffic tops the list of the most stressful events of the day, according to those surveyed. But there are lots of other little everyday concerns that can make a day stressful, starting with spills on your clothes — food, drink, makeup, toothpaste — or breaking a bowl, cup, or glass at the start of the day. Two minor incidents rounding out the top three most stressful events of the day.
But responders may be nervous even earlier in the day about a possible alarm clock failure. And when it doesn’t, they may notice their stress levels rise if they spill something on the carpet, burn food, or if a pan boils over on the stove. While not directly linked to work, these actions – at first glance relatively involuntary – have one thing in common: they slow down the process of getting work done.
Quoted by the Daily Mail, Zuzana Bastikova, head of global brands at Rescue Remedy-owner Nelson, said: “Often when we think of ‘drama’ we think big, but research shows that what seems small can make an impact on our up to how much can impact daily mood. We know that a poor night’s sleep can set off an entire day’s worth, and challenging days can often lead to sleepless nights. So, it’s no wonder mornings are that When the first play is experienced.”
Arriving late to work is listed as the 10th most stressful event in a typical day, behind not finding a parking space and getting tripped up in public. Then there’s forgetting your bag at the supermarket, getting pecked by a bird, spilling something on your sofa, being locked out of the house, the car not starting, or the failure of public transport. These are all things that can ruin a day and increase the stress level.
Fatigue, the top cause of daily stress
The study does not say whether these stressful events are also seen over the weekend, when time pressure is reduced. Otherwise, the findings are clear that for 46% of respondents, sleeplessness (36%), and fatigue just before a busy day at work (33%) were cited as the main causes of daily stress. Although work is not cited as a stressful event – at least not at the top of the rankings – it does seem to disrupt British people’s day – and night – in one way or another. All of these stressful events make people feel frustrated (32%), anxious (23%), or tired (21%). A vicious cycle, in short.
Finally, the study shows that adults are faced with an average of three stressful events per day, which reportedly occur about an hour earlier for women than for their male counterparts. World The World Health Organization (WHO) revealed in March 2022 that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a 25% increase in cases of anxiety and depression worldwide, due to isolation, fear of infection, lack or overwork, and financial concerns. , with higher prevalence among young people and women. This has been exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war and economic crisis in recent months, which points to the importance of finding tools and other resources to limit the risk of depression, burn-out, and other ailments related to stress peaks. , from which individuals experience. on daily basis.
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