Work It How can you cope if you have a very demanding job?
Apr 20, 2025
Loraine Lee, a journalist at CNA TODAY, specializes in workplace stress and high-pressure jobs. She dives into the intense realities of demanding careers, sharing insights on how stress can affect decision-making and health. Loraine discusses effective coping strategies, emphasizing the importance of realistic goals and mindful breaks. She also highlights how passion can play a crucial role in managing stress, along with the physical impacts of prolonged pressure. Her findings provide a roadmap for maintaining balance in high-stakes environments.
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Dr. Charles' High-Stress Job
- Dr. Charles Johnson is an emergency doctor and air ambulance medic for over 20 years.
- His job involves critical patients, managing worried family members, and dealing with limited resources mid-flight.
Stress Management Tips
- Managing stress can be helped by lifestyle medicine including healthy eating and exercise.
- Dr. Charles adopted veganism to improve mental clarity and keep calm at work.
Stress Impacts Brain Function
- Prolonged stress can reduce prefrontal cortex activity and shrink it, harming decision-making.
- Emotional brain areas enlarge, increasing sensitivity to stress and anxiety, causing a vicious cycle.