• Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental
tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural
human response that prompts us to address challenges
and threats in our lives.
• Everyone experiences stress to some degree. The way we
respond to stress, however, makes a big difference to our
overall well-being.
DEFINITION:
• Stress makes it hard for us to relax and can come with a
range of emotions, including anxiety and irritability.
• When stressed, we may find it difficult to concentrate. We
may experience headaches or other body pains, an upset
stomach or trouble sleeping.
• We may find we lose our appetite or eat more than usual.
Chronic stress can worsen pre-existing health problems
and may increase our use of alcohol, tobacco and other
substances.
What are the signs
of stress?
• Can also cause or exacerbate mental health
conditions, most commonly anxiety and depression,
which require access to health care.
• When we suffer from a mental health condition, it
may be because our symptoms of stress have
become persistent and have started affecting our
daily functioning, including at work or school
Stressful situations
• MAIN CAUSES OF STRESS IN OUR
LIFE:
• WORK: Is mandatory responsibility even if you´re a stay-at-
home mom, your daily life is full work.
• One of the elements of the work day that causes stress is the
commute.
• The word ¨commute¨ refers to journey to and from work. For
people that live in big cities, their commute can be long and
stressful.
• Deadlines: are time limits for finishing work.
• For example: many workers have deadlines, they
get in troubles.
• Deadlines are especially hard for people who
procastinate. People who procastine don´t start their
work until the deadline is very near.
• This can cause a lot of pressure for workers,
because they need to work really hard and really
fast.
• Relationships: usually brings positive things to our
lives, but when it comes to relationships there are
always difficulties.
• One example of this is marriage
• Being married is definitely a challenge you have to
work together as a team you have to commuticate
well, and you have to solve problems.
• relationships with your children : Children go
through many phases when they grow up and it´s
not easy to deal with these changes.
• As a children deal with changes in their lives they
often make mistakes.
• Exercise: when we exercise we can take our mind
off of work. Also exercising realeses endorphins in
the brain. Endorphins are chemicals that give a
positive feeling.
• Spend time with your family: improve
communication.
Ways of de-stress
how can I manage stress?
• Proting mental health
• Reducing stress
• Improving general knowledge
• Making you more empathetic
• Expanding vocabulary
• Improving writing skills
Reading:
• When you read you can forget about all the stressful
thing in your life and you can escape for a little bit.
• Communication: if you´re spouse or children or
whoever it´s about your issues this can help you
improve your relationships and feeling less stressed.