Business Quote by Zig Ziglar
“Many companies have long contended that stress in the home causes productivity loss in the market place.. and it does. But research now reveals that stress on the job causes stress at home. In other words, they feed off each other”
About This Quote
Work and home stress are mutually reinforcing, home stress lowers productivity while job stress damages home life.
In simple terms: Stress at work and home feed each other.
Key Takeaway
Manage stress holistically across work and home.
Themes
stress
work-life balance
productivity
wellbeing
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
observation
business
When to use this quote
- workplace wellness
- family relationships
- stress management
Key Concepts
bidirectional stress
work-life spillover
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stress flow between home and work for you?
- What breaks the cycle?
A Different Perspective
Research can oversimplify complex individual differences.
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