If you walk into work and feel somewhere in between relaxing on a beach and ready to rip out your hair, you might be doing something right.

According to a new study by The Creative Group, the right amount of stress might actually improve your work performance.

According to their findings, 70 per cent of advertising and marketing executives interviewed said their job is somewhat or very stressful. The positive part is that almost one-third of those people, at 32 per cent, said the more stress they feel they’re under, the better their performance is. Another 60 per cent said they thrive under some pressure.

"Although feeling challenged at work can inspire action and propel decision-making among professionals, employees at every level – and employers – need to be wary of relying on pressure as a primary motivator," said Deborah Bottineau, senior regional manager of The Creative Group, in a statement. "Taking the time to recharge allows teams the opportunity to refocus their priorities without unnecessary stress, and strategize new ideas to further business growth."

Bottineau still adds a word of warning for bosses who have had years of experience learning to handle their stress.

"Executives with years of experience handling stress shouldn't take their own abilities to manage for granted,” said Bottineau. “They must remain mindful of recognizing and supporting employees who may be struggling to handle work pressures.

“Checking in regularly to offer extra resources and guidance help ensure that employees remain productive, committed and refreshed.”

The Creative Group offers three pieces of advice for employers:

• Improve communication- Check in with team members to make sure they don’t have too much on the go and help people manage their time most effectively.
• Encourage teamwork- Collaboration can help people overcome obstacles at work.
• Offer relief- If people are too busy, they may not be able to do their best work.