Have you ever felt an adrenaline rush before a huge athletic match or a piano concert? Or maybe it was the “stress” before a huge exam or huge work project. Everyone at some point has experienced stress. It is the body’s natural way of urgently responding to an external stimuli. There are times that stress can be perceived to be positive:
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when it is short-term
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acts as a motivator
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improves productivity
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improves performance
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important to mental and physical fitness
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focuses energy
However, negative stress can have a deterimental effect:
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drains energy reserves
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causes emotional depression
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suppresses the immune system
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lead to mental hand physical problems
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changes the way a person thinks
In order to effectively manage negative stress, it is important to first think of the sources of stress. Here are 5 areas that can lead to negative stress:
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Individual perception of stress
Every person sees and approaches a situation differently.
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Personal and family resources
With the economic downturn many people are facing financial hardships which lead to tremendous stress.
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Social Support
Those that lack social support, often find it harder to cope with stress.
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Too many daily stressors
Those that have too much on the plate can feel overwhelmed and henced stressed.
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Developmental stressors
Depending on a person’s stage in life, there can be a variety of stressors associated.
