He work stress It’s one of the health problems most common among workers, the problem is that many times we do not notice it until it overcomes us or we get sick. Believe it or not, there are some signs that could warn us in time, for example, the how to use the mouse and type reveal your level of work stress, according to study.
What is work stress?
He stress It is a natural response of the body to keep us alert, in the case of work stressrefers to the physiological and emotional response to the demands and pressures that a certain job.
According to information from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), this type of stress not only affects health, but also the environment where a person works, since it causes a imbalance personally and labor.
The way you use the mouse and type reveals your level of work stress, according to a study/ Photo: iStock
According to a study published by the Journal of Biomedical Informatics, something as simple as how to use the mouse and type before the work computer denotes what our level of work stress. Just as you read it! You may think that it is not very important, but it could be one of the first warnings.
The study, conducted by specialists from Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology (ETH), in Zurich, had 90 participants, who were observed during their work environment reproduced in a laboratory with the aim of developing a machine learning model.
What they discovered was a behavior patternsince the people who were more stressed moved the mouse pointer more frequently, but with less precision, that is, they traveled longer distances on the screen, contrary to the workers who were observed to be more relaxed.
The way you use the mouse and type reveals your level of work stress, according to a study/ Photo: iStock
You may be wondering what this has to do with behavior pattern with the work stress, so that you have a clearer idea, the specialists related this type of behavior with the neuromotor noise theory.
Information the Journal of Experimental Psychology, when they rise stress levels we affect the brain’s ability to process information, but also the motor skills because the sympathetic nervous system is activated, causing a series of responses in the body, including:
- increase heart rate
- promote sweating
- Release of hormones such as cortisol or adrenaline
These types of responses from the body can negatively affect the ability in which the brain processes information. information it receives to produce an adequate motor response, such as the precision of movements.
The way you use the mouse and type reveals your level of work stress, according to a study/ Photo: iStock
What causes work stress?
He work stress It can be caused by various factors, the National Institute of Public Health reveals the following factors:
- Working at a fast pace or under pressure
- Overwork or lack of time to complete tasks
- Lack of support among colleagues or immediate boss
- Work more than eight hours
- Have a low salary
- Being a victim of psychological harassment
- interpersonal conflicts
- Lack of balance between work and personal
What are the symptoms of work stress?
Between the symptoms of work stress include muscle tension, increased blood pressure or heart rate, fear, irritability, anger, depression, difficulty solving problems, low productivity, or concentration problems.
The way you use the mouse and type reveals your level of work stress, according to a study/ Photo: iStock
Whatever the reason you feel so much work stressit is best to treat it in time to avoid health complicationssuch as heart problems, back pain, depression or exhaustion, therefore, the National Library of Medicine of the United States, suggests the following advice:
- Take a break: Taking a walk can help you clear your mind, but also close your eyes and breathe deeply.
- Set reasonable goals: do not accept more work than you can do, expectations must be realistic so as not to saturate yourself.
- Set limits: fulfilling your working hours and pending, it is not recommended to answer messages, emails or attend to requests outside of your schedule.
- Get organized: make a to-do list and give priority to priorities.
- Take advantage of your free time: take vacations, give yourself time to connect with yourself, family or friends.
- Learn to manage stress: exercise, learn relaxation techniques, do an activity to clear your mind outside of work.
You already know, if you think you suffer work stress, notice at the way you use the mouse or typeperhaps something so simple could warn you to lower ‘two dashes’ to your stress levels.
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