We’ve all had a stressful day on the job, but when a stressful day turns into weeks and months, something has to give. One-third of a person’s life is spent at work, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It only makes sense that if you’re stressed out over work, the other two-thirds of your life feels off balance as well.

When dealing with a stressful work environment you must first pinpoint the origin of the stressor. Is it a coworker, an upcoming event at the office, or the customers that are causing you stress? Once you locate the source of the stress, you must evaluate the situation. According to CNET.com, there are three key things that you need to realize when dealing with workplace stress: