Causes of Stress

To begin with one must recognize the term “stress”. Stress according to the Oxford English Dictionary is defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances”. Stress is an ongoing dilemma that appears in everyone’s life. It is an element that is undeniably part of daily living. Due to the minor problems that occur in individuals’ daily lives great amounts of stress can arise. Stress is a universal feeling, inevitably visiting people every now and then. Stress is not necessarily always bad, ever so often; stress in small doses can help you perform well. In order to fully understand where stress comes from we must look further into its causes.

First of all, work; the pressures that workers face are new bosses, computer surveillance of production, fewer health and retirement benefits, and the feeling they have to work longer and harder just to maintain their jobs. It is true that our work pressure increases along with our salary and position. Nowadays, people always have to drastically compete with their colleges for keeping their positions and their jobs. People seem to think about their unspoken competition whenever and wherever. As a result, they have no free time and no relaxing. Therefore, they usually have to suffer from anxiety and stress.

Secondly, relationships; Many people feel that relationships today undergo a great deal of stress for many reasons; the changing roles of men and women; our fast paced society; both partners having careers while trying to raise a family and many more reasons that can be seen in modern day relationships. Stress, whether from inside or outside the relationship/marriage, is likely to affect the way you think, feel and behave. One of the most difficult aspects of relationships is that couples do not pour time or energy in resolving the problems they face. Unresolved problems cause a tremendous amount of stress.

Thirdly, life changing events; different crises in...