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Striking a healthy work-life balance is a difficult challenge even in the best of times, but it is more daunting and necessary during times of uncertainty.
During COVID cutbacks and layoffs, has left many employees putting in longer hours and working harder than ever.
Stress is a natural response to pressure when presented with challenging or sometimes even dangerous situations (called stressors). When you experience stress, your body’s nervous system responds as a protective mechanism to help you handle the stressor by staying alert and increasing your energy.
However, if you are unable to control and manage your natural response to a stressor or you are experiencing stress regularly (chronic stress) with or without triggers, stress may begin to negatively impact your physical and mental health.
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