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Biggest Causes Of Stress

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Causes of Stress

If you thought about it, it probably wouldn't take long to write a list of the biggest causes of stress in your life. Our list is below and I am sure there would be some similarities with your list. Stress management can be a real art form and you have to be strict at keeping all the stressors in your life under control. The first step is to know and understand the problem areas.

Breakdown of 12 Big Stressors

1. Workplace Stress
Some of the biggest causes of stress in the workplace: low wages, harassment, performance appraisals, threat of layoff, obnoxious bosses, annoying co-workers, deadlines, long hours, trying to get a raise, training and danger.

2. Family Stress
A few family stressors: interference, long-distance, rivalry, labels, family history, expectations, communication, comparisons, roles, secrets, educating children, dysfunctional traditions, demands, lack of support and rituals.

3. Relationship Stress
A few relationship stressors: communication, loyalty, honesty, emotional abuse, assault and other violence, betrayal, compatibility, affairs, unplanned pregnancy, sexual preferences, and breaking up.

4. Dating Stress
A few dating stressors: blind dates, first dates, online dating, sexually-transmitted diseases, date-rape drugs, contraceptives, drinking, drugs, drinking and driving, statutory rape, and one night stands.

5. Gambling Stress
Some of the biggest causes of stress for gamblers: loan sharks, racking up debt, addiction, knowing limits, gangs, mafia, Gambler's Anonymous, recovery, relapse, violence, dependency, criminal behavior and substituting.

6. Credit & Debt Stress
A few credit and debt stressors: debt load, total debt ratio (TDR), credit card applications and approvals, mortgages, house payments, late payments, credit rating, interest rates, bankruptcy, collections, debt settlement, loans and payments.

7. Holiday Stress
A few holiday stressors include: missing work, vacation planning, getting lost, dealing with borders and passports, air travel, communication, cultural issues, cost, language barriers and foreign illnesses.

8. School Stress
A few school-related stressors: deadlines, tests, studying, overwhelming workload, rules, conflicts with instructors, conflicts with other students, course conflicts, scheduling, homework and grades.

9. Mental Stress
A few mental stressors: fear, self-expectations, embarrassment, feelings, attitude, needs, wants, goals, lack of goals, illness, drugs, head games, friendships, relationships and irrational thoughts.

10. Parenting Stress
A few of the biggest causes of stress for parents: discipline, education, behavior, neglect, proper care, money, time, communication, chores, routines, health care, love, kids' friends, safety, co-parenting and in-laws.

11. Marriage Stress
A few of the biggest stressors for married couples: wedding planning, in-laws, religion, money, children, the holiday season, housing, cohabitation, personal space, shared responsibilities, family planning, communication and control.

12. General Financial Stress
General financial stressors include the following: financial planning, savings, banking, earning enough income, having multiple sources of income, money scams, getting ripped off, security, theft, paying bills, retirement, pensions, taxes and budgeting.

All in all, there are many stressors in our lives. The above list covers only a few of the biggest causes of stress and because there are so many out there, it is critical for us to learn the right blend of problem solving skills, so that we can lead happy, productive lives.

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SO, WHAT'S THE
STORY ON STRESS?

STRESS is out of control! In fact, life is out of control! Effective stress management and problem solving skills may be the only thing that will keep your head above water in the next decade. It really is becoming quite serious and so should be taken very seriously. What is your plan for the next decade? Or, will you let stress win?

Maybe you thought life was crazy in the first decade of the 21st century. Unfortunately, it's only going to get worse. Experts predict 10 years of economic devastation before things improve. A whole bunch of economic factors are coming together all at the same time and the results of this trend will not be for the weak-hearted.

Your stress management skills and life coping skills may well be a key factor in deciding who wins and who loses. And, I don’t mean the lottery! I am talking about health & wellness. Poor stress management leads to serious illness.

In the past 30 years, chronic degenerative disease (CDD) has been on the rise. Cancer, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Asthma, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chrohn’s and Depression are just a few of the 200+ chronic degenerative diseases that experts say are directly caused by stress. We are fighting for our lives. How much more stress can any of us really take?

But, there is hope! Achieving and maintaining wellness is more than possible. So, come with us to learn everything YOU need to know in order to take back control of your health and your life.