Educator Well-Being

Educators experience some of the highest levels of occupational stress among all professions.

Dr. Tosha Bell's randomized controlled doctoral study found that female middle school teachers who participated in a six-week wellness intervention experienced a 74.3% reduction in mean perceived stress scores (Bell, 2025).

This research serves as the evidence-informed foundation of the Strategy Over Stress™ framework and demonstrates the positive impact that intentional wellness strategies can have on stress reduction.

Workplace Stress

Workplace stress affects more than employee well-being, it impacts productivity, engagement, absenteeism, retention, and organizational performance.

• 77% of U.S. employees report experiencing work-related stress (American Psychological Association, 2024).
• 96% of employees who believe their employer provides sufficient resources to manage stress also report being satisfied with their jobs (American Psychological Association, 2024).
• The World Health Organization estimates that depression and anxiety contribute to approximately 12 billion lost working days each year, costing the global economy an estimated $1 trillion annually in lost productivity (World Health Organization, 2024).

Women and Workplace Stress

Women often balance demanding careers alongside caregiving responsibilities, household management, leadership roles, and emotional labor, contributing to a significant mental load.

According to Deloitte's Women @ Work 2025 report:

• 36% of women reported higher stress than the previous year.
• 25% of women took time away from work because of mental health challenges.
• Many women reported difficulty disconnecting from work and carrying a mental load that felt too high (Deloitte, 2025).

These findings reinforce the importance of providing women with practical, evidence-informed strategies that promote resilience, emotional well-being, and sustainable performance.

Colleges and Universities

Stress affects students, faculty, and staff across higher education.

According to the American College Health Association:

• More than 76% of college students reported experiencing moderate or high stress.
• 30% of students said anxiety negatively affected their academic performance.
• More than 75% of students reported averaging fewer than eight hours of sleep on weeknights (American College Health Association, 2024).

These findings highlight the growing need for colleges and universities to prioritize mental health, stress management, resilience, and overall well-being to support student success and create healthier campus communities.

What's Included

• •Participant workbooks
• •Facilitator guides
• •Presentation slides
• •Assessments & follow-up resources

The Strategy Over Stress™ Framework

• Recognize — identify stress signals early
• Release — let go of tension and overwhelm
• Reset — restore focus and balance
• Recharge — renew energy through movement and mindfulness
• Reflect — learn and grow from each experience
• Repeat — build sustainable wellness habits