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In the past while, I have read many a definition of stress. Most of these are scientific or theoretical. Sometimes the definitions are well-meaning, like a coach encouraging a client to get back on his or her feet, however none of the definitions, I have read so far, seem to challenge a person or hold people accountable for the choices they make.

It seems that just like with the obesity epidemic, it's time to get a little bit, "in your face" about personal choices. The following intends to do just that. Please don't be too offended.


A Big Picture Definition

  • Stress is real.
  • Stress is a problem in today’s world.
  • Stress is out of control.
  • Stress is making us sick.
  • Stress is ruining our lives.
  • Stress is capable of ending your life.


    • A Behavioral Definition

  • Stress is a choice we make. We put ridiculous demands on our bodies and we force ourselves to follow crazy schedules.
  • Stress is within our power to control.
  • Stress is manageable.
  • Stress is good – Eustress is the name given to good stress and it is all about empowerment.
  • Stress is bad – Distress is the name given to bad stress and it is all about disempowerment.


    • A Manipulative Definition

  • Stress is a game we play. We have been playing this game for so long that we have forgotten what the rules are and we don’t even know who to cheer for anymore.
  • Stress is a tool we use.
  • Stress is a crutch we lean on.
  • Stress is a dance.



    • Whatever stress is to each of us individually, the thing we must never forget is that stress just IS. So you can spend a lot of time being stressed out over the fact that you’re stressed out or you can make a decision to do something about it. What is your definition of stress?






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