We recently asked our WhatsApp community: “What gets in the way of managing stress?”
And once again, one theme came out clearly on top: workload and time pressure. More than a quarter of responses pointed to excessive workloads, tight deadlines, and the feeling that there simply isn’t enough time in the day to properly switch off, recover, or prioritise wellbeing.
Many people already know what helps them manage stress; taking breaks, moving more, talking to others, resting, but the real challenge is finding the time, energy, and space to actually do it.
People are tired, reinforcing something we see time and time again in workplace wellbeing conversations: people aren’t just stressed - they’re depleted.
This is an important reminder for leaders and organisations.
Wellbeing initiatives can only go so far if workloads, unrealistic expectations, and constant pressure remain unchanged.
Supporting mental health at work isn’t just about offering resources.
It’s about creating environments where people genuinely have the capacity to use them.
A huge thank you to everyone in our community who took part in the poll and shared their experiences. 💜
What do you think is the biggest barrier to managing stress well?
