11 Apr Stress Awareness Month: Understanding Stress and Building Resilience
What is stress? People experience stress as they adjust to a continually changing environment. Stress has physical and emotional effects; it can create both positive and negative feelings. Positive stress can energize you and help you reach your peak performance. However, too much pressure turns into negative stress. Prolonged exposure to stress can be harmful to your physical and mental well-being. One of the first steps to managing stress is to understand what causes it. Sources of Stress There is a wide range of sources of stress. These include daily hassles, major life...