Stress Management
Stress is an inevitable part of life, occurring as it does in all its aspects. Indeed, the almost omnipresent nature of stress is indicated in its very definition as "the nonspecific response of the body to any demands made upon it." (Crampton et. al., cited Selye, 1995) However, while stress may always be present, it is important to note that its negative effects usually manifest when a condition or feeling is experienced that the demands of a situation exceed the personal and social resources available to an individual (Mind Tools, cited Lazarus, 1995-2005). Since negative stress can adversely affect an individual's ability to function effectively in life, it is critical to identify the cause of such stress and manage it so that its effect is neutralized. Therefore, it is the objective of this paper to describe the nature of stress, its negative effects, and stress management techniques that help in reducing or neutralizing stress.
Stress can occur due to several factors or triggers in the work, home or social environment. For instance, workplace stress can develop due to schedules and deadlines, fear of failure, inadequate support, problems with the boss, job ambiguity, role conflict, change, work overload or underload, monotony, excessive rules and regulations, poor interpersonal relationships, and career development factors such as promotion and opportunities...
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