Trending Now: How to deal with work-related stress February 2, 2011, 12:25 pm Realbuzz If you think you are suffering from work-related stress, or want to avoid being stressed at work in the future, then Yahoo! Lifestyle's guide to coping with stress in the workplace is just what you need. Yahoo! Lifestyle's guide to dealing with work-related stress will tell you how to recognise the signs of stress and offers tips on how to deal with work-related stress. It is estimated that the majority of us spend around a quarter of our adult working lives actually in work -- and while it can provide us with some job satisfaction and a sense of purpose, the workplace can also be a setting of real stress and worry. 'Stress in the workplace' refers to an adverse reaction we may get due to unrealistic demands being placed on us at work. While some stress is an accepted part of work and can be a good motivator, excessive pressure can lead to unproductive stress -- which will undermine your performance and potentially make you ill. What are the causes of work-related stress? Everyone is under some form of pressure in the workplace. From the cleaner, who is expected to live up to the exacting standards of the company, to the manager, on whom the ultimate responsibility and direction of the company rests -- all have various daily problems to overcome. If these problems become overwhelming, then it is more likely that you'll become stressed.