This stress is giving me a headache! Work in small steps to reduce stress. He has (another) ulcer because of his stress. Bend your knees to reduce the stress on your back. The employee snapped under the stress of his work and homelife. Stress -> heart attacks, strokes, premature aging, sadness, depression, broken families.
What will wash away your stress as a leader? Practice what you read below so that both you and those who follow you can reduce the stress in your lives.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. And the God of peace will be with you. – Philippians 4:4-9