Stress-related illnesses are becoming increasingly common. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggests?

People are increasingly suffering from sicknesses

as a result

of

stress

.

This

essay

will discuss two main causes of

stress

-related sicknesses including longer working hours and increased job pressures.

This

essay

will

also

suggest solutions to these problems, including one's

work

-life balance and

diet

. People are working longer hours than ever before.

In addition

, they have more job pressures. People place themselves under these unfavourable conditions because the workforce is a competitive domain.

For example

, some people aspire to climb the corporate ladder to gain high status and a high paying job.

This

often results in mental and physical suffering because they have to

work

overtime and take on additional roles which can be stressful. Maintaining a good

work

-life balance and improving one's

diet

are both critical to mitigating

stress

related illnesses. People need to realise that if they live only for

work

they will suffer either mentally or physically and a poor

diet

will

further

exacerbate these issues.

For example

, many employees burnt out from working too much and neglecting family, friends, exercise and hobbies as well as the food they eat.

Therefore

, in order to reduce

work

one must include a better ratio of

work

, rest, recreation and dietary sustenance. In conclusion, in today's fast paced world, more and more people are becoming ill

as a result

of

stress

.

This

essay

discussed how

stress

is often caused by long working hours and intense workplace pressure.

This

essay

also

suggested that the solutions to

this

problem are twofold: to manage a better

work

-life balance and to eat healthier

diet

.