How much stress \"value\" can we handle?”

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This post was last edited by hamiltontai on 2016-10-21 at 13:01. On October 6, 2016, the mobile healthcare platform Chunyu Doctor announced the death of its founder and CEO, Zhang Rui. Zhang Rui, the founder and CEO of this platform, passed away in Beijing on the evening of the 5th due to a sudden myocardial infarction; he was 44 years old. This news once again tightened the nerves that had just relaxed due to the National Day, as a result of the uncertainties of life and the heavy workload faced by entrepreneurs. According to Zhang Zhi’an, his close friend and dean of the School of Communication and Design at Sun Yat-sen University, Zhang Rui was an idealist, filled with passion for life, straightforward in his speech, and highly talented. I remember that in June there were reports stating that Jin Bo, the deputy editor-in-chief of Tianya at just 34 years old, passed away suddenly on the subway. They all had something in common: they were young and full of passion, and they were all elites in the internet industry; it’s just that they left this world too early and too suddenly... Recently, someone did a rough count and found that 19 executives from well-known companies died within 19 months – He Xuliang, the general manager of Huaguang Shares; Gao Qingchang, the chairman of Wanchang Technology; Lu Liqiang, the chairman of Zhejiang Steel Structure Co., Ltd... Many netizens commented that it seemed these executives were scared, but Shi Yuzhu said that this was just a passing trend, refusing to comment on the recent deaths of these executives. Lyrics adapted by an entrepreneur might help people better understand the life of an entrepreneur: “I’m the one who gets up earliest, and I’m the one who goes to bed latest.” ； I’m the one who has the most social engagements, and I’m also the one who gets the least rest… Some even jokingly refer to entrepreneurs as \"early birds\"… The departure of executives more or less leads to changes in the company’s leadership. In light of recent deaths among entrepreneurs, many industry insiders say that Chinese entrepreneurs need to change their traditional ways of thinking and managing businesses in order to lead a more relaxed life. From birth, one is already in a kind of \"exam room,\" going through one struggle and joy after another; later on, one enters the workplace, a place filled with strategic interactions. Even if one finds oneself in high-status social circles, we are all forced to confront pressure. Employees in the workplace are no exception; the self-imposed stress and the stress they face place a great strain on their ability to cope with it. One aspect relates to the ability to resist stress, while the other relates to the ability to maintain stability under pressure. A higher score in the former indicates a stronger capacity to withstand and overcome stress, and finding ways to develop such resilience is an urgent issue that our society needs to address promptly. Given the recent perception of excessive stress in the workplace, as a mentor for modern professionals, Wenfester would like to offer a few simple suggestions here to help those who are under heavy stress find ways to relieve it as soon as possible: First, even if one works a lot every day, it is necessary to set aside time for exercise and proper rest ； Second, pay attention to developing good, regular, and healthy living habits to lay a solid foundation for physical health ； Third, if work pressure is so high that it triggers physical symptoms such as sudden dizziness, an occasional acceleration of the heart rate, or more than two abnormal indicators, one should consider stopping or adjusting work temporarily as soon as possible and go to the hospital for a thorough examination and treatment without hesitation! Keep in mind: once you are born into this world, your body no longer belongs solely to you; you are also responsible for your parents, spouse, and children, and even for your business and employees. For their sake as well, it is essential to develop and maintain regular living habits in order to keep both your body and mind healthy! Wenfester wishes you smooth sailing on your life’s journey! Keywords: workplace stress, renewal of management concepts, stress relief, stress reduction, social responsibility