The origins of stress
Are you friends with stress, or do you fear stress and wish you could make it go away? Believe it or not, stress is necessary for life. Without it, you would be dead—you need stress for creativity, learning, and facing life’s challenges. Stress is only harmful when it becomes overwhelming. Bottom line? Those who are aware of their stress and know how to manage it are less likely to get overwhelmed.
Stress and our environment
Stress comes from our internal and external environments. Internal stress refers to emotions that are threatening, frightening, or uncomfortable. External stress, on the other hand, comes from worldly experiences.
Not all stress is created equal. Let’s take a closer look at the two main ways stress can cause our nerves to shout SOS!
Everyday stress may be more harmful than you think
You may think that the worst kind of stress comes from traumatic situations like a car accident or a mugging. But what you may not know is that chronic, everyday stress can be just as damaging. Relentless small-scale challenges can wear you down, whether or not you even realize it’s a problem.