The most and least stressful jobs in the world - Stress is a real problem in the workplace and while some careers are more stressful than others, most people can relate to feeling stressed while on the job. 
The British newspaper City A.M. published the current list of most and least stressful jobs in the world based on data compiled by recruitment site CareerCast.

Did your career make the list?

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Most stressful jobs - New research has shown that some of the most stressful jobs around the world are also the most commonplace, according to City A.M. First, scroll through the 10 most stressful jobs in the world in the following images.

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10. Taxi driver - Annual Median Salary: US$24,300 /
Growth Outlook: 5% /
Stress Score: 48.11

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9. Senior Corporate Executive - Annual Median Salary: US$181,210 /
Growth Outlook: 8% /
Stress Score: 48.71

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8. Public Relations Executive - Annual Median Salary: US$107,320 /
Growth Outlook: 10% /
Stress Score: 49.44

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7. Broadcaster - Annual Median Salary: US$56,680 /
Growth Outlook: -1% /
Stress Score: 49.83

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6. Reporter - Annual Median Salary: US$37,820 /
Growth Outlook: -11% /
Stress Score: 49.90

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5. Event Coordinator - Annual Median Salary: US$47,350 /
Growth Outlook: 10% /
Stress Score: 51.15

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4. Police Officer - Annual Median Salary: US$61,600 /
Growth Outlook: 7% /
Stress Score: 51.97

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3. Airline Pilot - Annual Median Salary: US$105,270 /
Growth Outlook: 4% /
Stress Score: 61.07

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2. Firefighter - Annual Median Salary: US$48,030 /
Growth Outlook: 7% /
Stress Score: 72.43

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1. Enlisted Military Personnel - Annual Median Salary: US$26,054 /
Growth Outlook: N/A /
Stress Score: 72.47

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Least stressful jobs - Now check out the least stressful jobs in the world!

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10. Medical Laboratory Technician - Annual Median Salary: US$50,930 /
Growth Outlook: 12% /
Stress Score: 10.00

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9. Operations Research Analyst - Annual Median Salary: US$79,200 /
Growth Outlook: 27% /
Stress Score: 9.17

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8. Pharmacy Technician - Annual Median Salary: US$30,920 /
Growth Outlook: 12% /
Stress Score: 9.14

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7. Jeweler - Annual Median Salary: US$38,200 /
Growth Outlook: -3% /
Stress Score: 9.05

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6. Compliance Officer - Annual Median Salary: US$66,540 /
Growth Outlook: 5% /
Stress Score: 8.78

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5. Medical Records Technician - Annual Median Salary: US$38,040 /
Growth Outlook: 13% /
Stress Score: 8.54

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4. University Professor - Annual Median Salary: US$75,430 /
Growth Outlook: 15% /
Stress Score: 8.16

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3. Audiologist - Annual Median Salary: US$75,980 /
Growth Outlook: 20% /
Stress Score: 7.22

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2. Hair Stylist - Annual Median Salary: US$24,300 /
Growth Outlook: 10% /
Stress Score: 6.61

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1. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - Annual Median Salary: US$64,280 /
Growth Outlook: 17% /
Stress Score: 5.11

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Stress reduction - It is hard to avoid stress on the job and according to the website Snack Nation, 65% of adults report that work is a source of significant stress in their lives. While stress can cause many health problems, including heart disease, depression, and anxiety, it is important to know how to properly manage it. Scroll through the next few images for some tips on how to reduce your stress.

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Exercise - Regular aerobic exercise is a proven natural stress reducer as it has a calming effect on both body and mind, according to the site.

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Healthy eating - Many people choose unhealthy, convenient foods when stressed as a way to comfort eat or avoid having to go through the trouble of cooking. However, healthy and nutritious foods improve focus and concentration and keep your body running optimally—very important for stress management.

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Sleep - Getting enough sleep is of the utmost importance when it comes to reducing stress. A lack of sleep not only negatively affects mood, it can also diminish the body's ability to cope with stress.

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Organization - Striking a good work-life balance can be tough, but unnecessary disarray outside of the workplace can only exacerbate the problem. It is important to organize your daily goals and prioritize the most crucial tasks in order to get a handle on stress.

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Positivity - Sometimes the last thing we feel when we're stressed is positivity and gratitude. However, the Mayo Clinic points out that practicing positive self-talk can help improve mood and make you more equipped to handle unexpected stressors.

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