National Stress Awareness Day

Today, the first Wednesday of November, is being observed as National Stress Awareness Day, an observance designed to "to raise awareness, publicity and profile of stress and its impact, and reduce stigma while promoting the importance of well-being and stress reduction for individuals and organizations." The theme for 2018 is "Does Hi-Tech cause Hi-Stress?" - a theme designed to "look at the negatives and positives of the lifestyle that aspects of computers, internet, and automation have brought."

A Stress Awareness Day thought starter from the City of Framingham, MA: "Feeling a bit stressed today? Maybe change up your routine. Nice day for a walk, get some fresh air. Change up your ride and try to avoid the construction delays!"

Background information and related media reports:

International Stress Management Association: National Stress Awareness Day

The Midlands Training Company: Stress Awareness Day

The Independent: National Stress Awareness Day: Tips and tricks to tackle workplace stress