Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline

Jobs and careers are an important part of our lives. Along with providing a source of income, they help us fulfill our personal aims, build social networks and serve our professions or communities. They are also a major source of emotional stress.

We've all felt it. Sometimes stress can be a positive force, motivating you to perform well but often it's a negative force. If you experience stress over a prolonged period of time, it could become chronic — unless you take action.