--- title: 3 Steps to Reduce Work Stress and Grow in 2018 description: If your New Year’s Resolutions list includes “reduce stress,” “make smart investments” and “over-deliver,” you’re not alone. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/3-steps-reduce-work-stress-and-grow-2018/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- [Acronis Blog](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/) # 3 Steps to Reduce Work Stress and Grow in 2018 If your New Year’s Resolutions list includes “reduce stress,” “make smart investments” and “over-deliver,” you’re not alone. Dreaming big at the beginning of the year is easy to do. Certainly those who look to the previous year for key lessons to learn from are probably at an advantage. [Learn More](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/) [![Image 2: Rebecca Schimmoeller](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/rebecca-schimmoeller/ "Rebecca Schimmoeller") [Rebecca Schimmoeller](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/authors/rebecca-schimmoeller/) 2 min read Last updated 14 January 2018 If your New Year’s Resolutions list includes “reduce stress,” “make smart investments” and “over-deliver,” you’re not alone. Dreaming big at the beginning of the year is easy to do. Certainly those who look to the previous year for key lessons to learn from are probably at an advantage. If [the headlines generated in 2017](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/look-back-we-look-ahead-2017-review) taught us anything, it’s that data protection is something we really can’t live, stress-free, without. From natural disasters including crippling wild fires, floods and a historic hurricane season, to malicious ransomware attacks such as [WannaCry](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/wannacry-ransomware-attack-what-you-need-know) and [NotPetya](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/ransomware-attack-wasnt) and breaches at Uber and Equifax, data protection is critical for businesses and consumers alike. It’s hard to know what exact dangers might compromise your business’ ability to keep running, but clearly the threats are numerous – and growing. How do you reach your goals? ### Step One: Lean on your friends They say there is strength in numbers. When it comes to keeping your New Year’s Resolutions, the more people you have in your corner, the better. And the more dedicated engineers and tech professionals you’ve got on your side, the more likely you’ll have a foolproof approach for 2018. Can you imagine what happens when all those supporters are loyal, data protection engineers, who’ve developed a foolproof plan to help you succeed? [Acronis Backup 12.5](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/business/backup/) allows you to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals and Mother Nature alike because our team of engineers understands the evolving technology environment. They are dedicated to solving the complex challenges businesses face today and in the future. ### Step Two: Be Proactive Despite ever-evolving threats, data-protection concerns don’t have to add stress because you can manage the cost of a data disaster by preventing one outright. How? Not only has Acronis’ team delivered the fastest and most complete business backup and recovery system available, but by incorporating our exclusive Acronis Active Protection, they have also created the backup industry’s only solution that includes [artificial intelligence-based anti-ransomware technology](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/ransomware-protection/). Should a ransomware attack strike, Acronis Backup 12.5 is the only backup product available that detects and stops it _before_ any damage is done. Meanwhile, if Mother Nature starts acting up, you can back up your system and store it remotely until you can get back online locally. Acronis Backup 12.5 ensures you’re able to monitor all fronts – from servers, platforms, Macs and PCs to mobile devices. ### Step Three: Implement your plan Just like we need people we can rely on, often enough we need to spend a little to save a lot. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be a big outlay to put a proactive data-protection strategy in place. Consider this: if you are unprepared for a data loss event, you will spend plenty on trying to recover the data, while the downtime will cost you potential income. Talk about stress! Investing reasonably in a solution that lets you keep running means you can focus on growing your business. With Acronis as your partner, you can: * React quickly using a modern, intuitive product that is always vigilant * Protect all your data, in any location, from manmade or natural disasters * Manage costs, even as you grow * Ensure uptime and productivity in a “crisis” ### Final Thought There’s no better time to face the new year (and your resolutions) with a little more staying power. With a little help from Acronis’ industry-leading, data protection pros and [Acronis Backup 12.5](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/business/backup/), businesses can operate without interruption, and spend less to keep doing more. [Cybersecurity](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cybersecurity/) [Cyber protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/tags/cyber-protection/) ## Written by ![Image 3: Rebecca Schimmoeller](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4ebd2c6ab90855a20d45286557169382.png) Rebecca Schimmoeller [Previous post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/eggnog-reflections/) [Eggnog Reflections](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/eggnog-reflections/) [Next post](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-acronis-vars-can-package-market-and-sell-gdpr-compliant-data-protection-products/) [How Acronis VARs Can Package, Market and Sell GDPR-Compliant Data Protection Products](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/how-acronis-vars-can-package-market-and-sell-gdpr-compliant-data-protection-products/) About Acronis Acronis is a leader in AI-native cyber protection, unifying data protection, cybersecurity, IT operations and hybrid infrastructure to deliver business continuity, security and compliance with less cost and complexity. More than 21,000 service providers trust Acronis to protect over 750,000 businesses in 150 countries. Acronis is headquartered in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. [Add as a preferred source on Google](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=acronis.com) ## Related stories Want to learn more? Read the latest stories featuring this solution on our blog. 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A veteran cybersecurity CEO, Panjwani previously served as CEO of WatchGuard Technologies and SafeNet. **October 15, 2026**2 min read ![Image 6: Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/blog-card/18e90e89f5ec4ef0901f19008d4ccbf2.png) [Acronis expands MDR toward broader workspace protection](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-expands-mdr-toward-broader-workspace-protection/) Acronis is expanding the MDR service with capabilities that make this expertise easier to deliver and help partners address more risks. The developments build on a broader commitment to managed security: helping service providers protect the connected workspace while giving customers access to the expertise needed to investigate threats, respond effectively and maintain business continuity. **October 13, 2026**6 min read