Scientist and best-selling author Hans Selye wrote: “Stress is not necessarily bad for you; it is also the spice of life.” A certain amount of stress is actually a good motivator. Without stress about deadlines, we would probably procrastinate. Without the stress of maintaining client relationships, we might say everything that was on our minds — without a filter. And without the stress of achieving agreed-upon metrics, we would probably accomplish way less.
But too much stress is unhealthy. When employees are stressed, they can be distracted, unfocused, and miss deadlines. They can have challenges collaborating and communicating with colleagues and clients, and they can engage in unhealthy behaviors that further undermine their productivity. And all of that can undermine yours.
