Spirituality and Workplace Stress Management

Abstract

Workplace stress is a complicated psychological phenomenon that can be addressed by understanding the meaning of word “stress”. Zimbardo et al., (2003) & Krantz et al., (1985) have defined stress as change in someone’s mental or physical condition because of situations that pose threat or challenge (1,2). Stress can encourage to achieve goals and sometimes proves to be a source of enhanced productivity. But, if stress exceeds from a certain limit of intensity, it can cause physical or mental turmoil, illness and burnout. Hence, stress can result in both ways. Workplace stress is a result of high intensity threat or challenge caused by any stressor including poor communication between employee and manager, continual and sudden change, unsympathetic organizational culture, bullying and harassment, unjustified promotions, no job security, family-work conflict, relentless demands and toxic work environment.