By 7. “Don’t get sucked into the latest diet at work (SO stressful), but eat high-quality food that makes you happy. Also, I don’t watch movies or shows that are full of sadness and/or stress because I get enough of that at work.” —Helen
8. “I used to be a nurse at a prison, now I work at a state mental hospital. I call it my ‘heavy metal therapy’ after a really bad day, and in both those places you get those often. I get in my car, crank my metal, drive and take it out on my steering wheel. Pantera’s song ‘Respect’ is my favorite. ‘You better walk on home, boy!’ By the time I’m home—right as rain. Works, try it…if you like Pantera.” —Laura
9. “When I am at work I give 100%, but I insist on my space when I leave. If I have a family tragedy, my employer will not pick up my slack! Preach and teach.” —Karen
10. “If your job stresses you out so much that you can’t turn it off, it’s time for a new position! No job is worth hurting your sanity. Do what you love, LOVE what you do! Learned this the hard way!” —Linda
Everybody’s different—tell us about your own coping mechanisms in the comments section below!
