“Navigating work stress has been a defining point in our relationship,” Ms. Cooper says. Ms. Goodlad’s work as a business owner and career coach for entrepreneurs entails a lot of work online, leaving her eager to socialize after work. “We have learned to be very direct with each other and ask questions like, ‘What do you need right now?’ ” Ms. Goodlad says. Many people shed job stress by doing something completely different right after work, such as going to happy hour or the gym. * Reframe job stress in a positive light, as a potential source of a raise or promotion.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 15, 2019 09:22 UTC