The article discusses the profound impact of work-related stress on both individual careers and organizational effectiveness, revealing that 83% of workers experience stress that shapes their decision-making. Cognitive load theory explains how increased stress reduces mental bandwidth, hampering objective decision-making. The article emphasizes the need for leaders to recognize the psychological factors influencing their teams to create a supportive environment. It identifies five key theories to help make better workplace decisions, underlining the necessity of addressing stress to foster professional success and well-being.
Stress can derail even the most carefully planned career paths, yet we often treat career decisions as purely rational, despite the fact that our psychological state profoundly influences the choices we make.
When stress increases, it causes our mental bandwidth to shrink dramatically, making it harder to weigh risks and rewards objectively.
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