About deniseolesky.com
Mar 18th, 2007 by Denise
According to NIOSH, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, “40% of workers reported their job was very or extremely stressful, 26% report they are often or very often burned out or stressed by their work, and job stress is more strongly associated with health complaints than financial or family problems.”
This site was inspired by the excess of work. In the past, I’ve burned out. From talking to others and doing some internet research, I learned I wasn’t the only one burning out. It seemed many people could benefit from taking a break, hence the site’s creation.
Although the message and theme of this site is taking a break from work, I write on a variety of topics. I’ve visited quite a few blogs and have done some reading on what makes a good blog. I’ve run across the same advice several times: find a niche. To be honest, I just don’t have a niche. My niche is that I love to write, no matter what that writing may be. You’ll find articles about work, travel, how to limit your TV time (yes I know for some that is a horrible, horrible thought), as well as other topics. As this site builds, I’m sure the variety of topics will continue to grow as well.
What I’d like to offer you is a break - a break from the grind, a break from the boss, and a break from the cycle. So kick your feet up on the proverbial couch, relax, and have a look around. What I’m hoping you’ll find is some entertainment, some information, and hopefully some sanity before you go.
If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at the inspiration for the site - how to de-stress from your job. My tombstone read: I was an excellent employee
Denise Olesky