STRESS MANAGEMENT

STRESS MANAGEMENT.

Work. The signs of work-related stress can be physical and psychological , including : Anxiety Depression Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Fatigue Headache Heart palpitations Mood swings Muscle tension and pain Stomach problems.

Personal Relationships. Common relationship stressors include: Being too busy to spend time with each other and share responsibilities. There is abuse or control in the relationship . You and your partner are not communicating. You and/or partner are consuming too much alcohol and/or using drugs. You or your partner are thinking about divorce ..

Personality and Resources. Your personality traits and the resources you have available to you tie into all of the above and can be independent sources of stress as well. Extroverts , for example, tend to experience less stress in daily life and have greater social resources, which buffer against stress. Perfectionists , on the other hand, may bring stress onto themselves unnecessarily because of their exacting standards, experiencing more negative mental and physical health consequences than those who merely focus on high achievement. Those who are " type A" can stress everyone around them, including themselves. Those with enough money to hire help can delegate stressful tasks, so this resource can provide an edge over those who struggle to make ends meet and must work harder to save cash ..

Parenting. Parents are often faced with managing busy schedules that include a job, household duties, and raising children. These demands result in parenting stress. High levels of parenting stress can cause a parent to be harsh, negative, and authoritarian in their interactions with their children. Parenting stress can also decrease the quality of parent-child relationships. For example, you may not have open communication so your child doesn’t come to you for advice or you and your child may argue often. Sources of parenting stress may include being lower-income, working long hours, single parenting, marital or relationship tensions, or raising a child who has been diagnosed with a behavioral disorder or developmental disability..

Financial Problems. The majority of the study participants reported money being a Significant source of stress, with 77 % feeling considerable anxiety about finances. Signs of financial stress may include: Arguing with loved ones about money Feeling guilty about spending money on non-essentials Worrying and feeling anxious about money. In the long-term, stress related to finances results in distress, which may bring up blood pressure and cause headaches, upset stomach, chest pain, insomnia, and a general feeling of sickness. Financial stress has also been linked to a number of health problems, including depression, anxiety, skin problems, diabetes, and arthritis..