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Stress Management-Identify the Source of Your Stress:
If you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed, the first thing you must do is try to determine what is
causing your stress. If you don’t do this, you won’t really know what steps you should take to eliminate
and manage your stress, so this is important. Sure, there are stress management techniques you can
use, but wouldn’t you rather identify the source, so you can eliminate the problem completely, rather
than trying to manage it’s symptoms?
Many of us have to deal with stress that is caused by financial situations, and in fact, that is one of the
main causes of stress in society today. Some people experience financial stress when they are
contemplating a major purchase, such as a home, car, or even a vacation. Others have to deal with
financial stress caused by job loss, either due to voluntary or involuntary reasons, such as illness, injury,
or layoff. This stress is then compounded by collection calls, collection letters and threats, which may
lead to bankruptcy, divorce, or even suicide. You may worry about paying for your child’s education, or
having the money you will need for your retirement years. For whatever reason, financial stress is very
real, so you might want to take a long look at your finances and see what you can do to help eliminate
the stress you are dealing with.
On the job stress is also fairly common. Many of us feel as though we are stuck in jobs that we don’t
want to be in, that don’t pay well, or that have no benefits, just because we don’t have the skills needed
to look elsewhere, or either we have too many financial responsibilities to risk a career change. You may
be trying to make your way to the top, and are stressing over problems that you encounter along the
way. You may have a supervisor who is difficult to deal with, etc. There are some things that you can do
to eliminate this stress, but most often the answer is a job change.
Oftentimes, stress can be found in the home, fueled by family disagreements. Married couples fight with
each other, creating stress not only for themselves and each other, but their children as well. This can
also be caused by adding a new member to the family, as well as from losing a close family member.
Illness, birth, injury, and death all severely impact every family member, creating stress for all.
Many people often get stressed out when they feel that their life is no longer their own. It seems as
though they have so many commitments and responsibilities that they no longer have time for
themselves. This type of stress is particularly common in moms who try to juggle family and career. I,
myself, as a busy mom can tell you that on some days it seems difficult to find time even to take a
shower, let alone do any of the things that I used to do. Over time, this creates stress, which can build
into resentment, which in turn, can impact everyone in the family.
There are many different types of stress and factors that can cause stress. We all have
different tolerances, and can handle different things. The way I deal with stress may not
be effective for you, and vice versa.

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