Computer Work Stress Plr Ebook

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4
PHYSICAL STRESSES 4
MENTAL PRESSURE 4
1 WHAT IS STRESS AND WHAT DOES IT DO? 6
GOOD AND BAD STRESS 6
HOW TO MEASURE STRESS 6
INDIVIDUAL RESPONSES TO STRESS 6
ACUTE AND CHRONIC STRESS 7
2 THE STRESSES COMMON TO COMPUTER WORKERS 9
CONTACT STRESS 9
POSTURE 9
EYE HEALTH 10
REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS 10
THE INFORMATION OVERLOAD 11
3 SET YOURSELF UP FOR A LOW STRESS ENVIRONMENT 13
WHY THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT MATTERS 13
THE RIGHT FURNITURE AND COMPONENTS FOR A LOW STRESS OFFIC ENVIRONMENT 13
WAYS TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN AND FATIGUE 15
PEACE AND QUIET… 16
THE PROPER POSTURE 16
REST WHILE WORKING! 17
HYDRATION 17
LEARN TO LET GO OF STRESS 17
WHEN TO GET HELP 18
4 AVOIDING STRESS THROUGH GOOD PROJECT PLANNING AND PREPARATION 19
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR COMPUTER-BASED WORKERS 19
MANAGING THE STRESS OF EMAILS AND OTHER SIDETRACKERS 21
PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS TO AID COMPUTER WORKERS AND PROJECTS 22
5 OUTSOURCING FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND STRES REDUCTION 24
WHY OUTSOURCE WHAT YOU COULD DO YOURSELF 24
HOW TO CHOOSE WHAT TO OUTSOURCE 25
ACCESS TO OUTSOURCING HELP 26
6 MAINTAINING A LOW STRESS LIFESTYLE FOR ONGOING ONLINE SUCCESS 29

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INTRODUCTION

More than ever, the information and businesses of the world are heading into the world of computers, and the employees who work with these businesses must follow. This progress has a price. Everyone knows the stresses of a general work environment. Bosses, noise, deadlines, co-workers, and an uncertain job future all contribute. As the tools of the trade shift to being more computer-oriented, the types of stress change too.

PHYSICAL STRESSES

Physical stresses shift away from those common to manual labor and lean toward a new set of hazardous circumstances. Sitting and staring at a computer for hours every day has its own possible pitfalls. Sitting may be thought to be a nice, relaxing, non-strenuous way to spend your days, but this is not true.

Posture, especially when sitting in one position for a prolonged period of time, is especially important. The wrong postural positioning can lead to a whole host of problems including tension, muscle soreness, and even muscle pain. With the amount of time spent at computers, these consequences may seem unavoidable.

Eye strain can be another issue. Staring at a lit up screen is taxing for the eyes and raises all kind of questions. Is the screen bright enough? How bright is too bright? How bright should the rest of the room be compared to the screen’s brightness? The factors that can contribute to eye strain and fatigue are many and varied.