Using Work to Deal With Stress— And How to Stop

By Kelsey Chun, July 31, 2020
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Work can subtly turn into a coping mechanism for stress in other areas of our lives. Being able to recognize this, pinpoint where it comes from, and find other ways to cope can help us deal with stress more effectively and use work more appropriately.


A hard work ethic is certainly a valuable, admirable, and important characteristic. But like most good things, there is a tipping point at which hard work can become somewhat of a problem. The popularized idea that American culture “glorifies busyness” is only part of this issue; it is simply the environment that enables us to normalize our situation when our work habits become problematic.

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Kelsey Chun 
Kelsey Chun is a marriage and family therapist, freelance writer, and the author of With A Little Grace, a “wholesome journal” that showcases her array of interests. Kelsey lives in Michigan, but received her graduate and undergraduate degrees from Northwestern University, where she played varsity field hockey. You can follow her on Instagram @withalittlegrace_ for musings about style, relationships, mental health, and faith.