Florida Coach Quitting Over Medical Bills?

The college football world has been buzzing over the back-and-forth job status of University fo Florida head football coach Urban Meyer.

Last week, Meyer announced that he was stepping down due to health reasons. He has since changed his mind, and his future with the program is unclear as rumors about his health continue to swirl.

There has been speculation that the high-stress, high-profile demands of coaching and recruiting have caused Meyer to experience heart problems, dehydration, headaches and other stress-related symptoms, some of which could be become life-threatening.

While Meyer weighs returning to coach full-time with quitting or taking a lesser role, this is a good time to weight the stress costs of your current job.

Stress and Your Medical Bills

Many people see stress as just another part of their job. Even the best paying, most glamorous jobs come with their own stresses.

But these stresses can quickly take on a life of their own. According to WebMD, stress can result in:

  • Headaches
  • High blood pressure
  • Stomach problems, including ulcers, heartburn and IBS
  • Aggravated asthma
  • Muscle and joint pain
  • Weakened immune system

In other words, your stress could be making you sick, and it could lead to more visits to the doctor’s office.

So if you can lower your stress level you just may be able to lower your medical bills.

Lowering your work-related stress doesn’t necessarily mean quitting your job, but it may require you to find a better work-life balance.

Here are some tips on reducing your work-related stress and your medical debt.

  • Don’t take work home with you. Leave the office at the office, wherever that office may be. Set hard rules for yourself about answering work calls or checking emails during off hours. If you need a moment to decompress after your day, build that time into your schedule.
  • Take breaks. This includes regular breaks during you shift, and regular vacations. Regardless of what type of work you do, make sure you get some time away to clear your head.
  • Don’t take your work vacation. And when you do get away, make sure you leave work at home.
  • Find your stress relievers. Many people just come home, turn on the TV and zone out. While it’s nice to let your mind relax, this may not actually reduce your stress. For many people, to truly relieve stress they must engage in something. Maybe you take out some stress on a punching bag at the gym, or relax with a book and a latte at a local coffee shop. Whatever your stress reliever – be it playing music or video games – set aside specific time each week to engage in this activity