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Definition Essay About Stress

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In our text stress is described as situations that trigger a physical and emotional reaction and also includes the reactions we have to the stress. The places and areas that stress come into our lives are endless. Most of us have a family, friends, and work we have to juggle on a shoestring schedule and sometimes the budget is on a shoestring too. Money can be a huge stressor especially if you do not have enough to pay the bills, buy your baby a new pair of shoes, or purchase that plane ticket to paradise. Problems at work can also give stress and anxiety to everyone. Stress creates problems with your health such as the nervous system, Endocrine system, Immune system, cardiovascular health, sleep, and can also affect relationships. I think …show more content…

The book gives the example of losing your keys and had solved this problem years ago by putting my keys on a clamp and attaching that to a metal loop on my purse. Currently, I place my keys only in a pocket that is easy to reach and to see. Attending college has been a stressor for me as I have had to work so many different and long hours. The stress caused by exams, lack of time, and financial problems have plagued me this semester. My solution is to take fewer classes next semester and to find better employment that I do not have to be available almost every day and work crazy hours. Another situation that is producing stress in my life is my house, yard, and mine and my parent's possessions that need to be sorted out. Many things need to be thrown out, gave to goodwill, or packed away for safe keeping. Right now old pictures are in various shoe boxes, envelopes, and are located in four rooms. I have not had the time to clean deep or work in the yard for a little over a year now, and I plan on working on all these things during Christmas break. Although I will not be able to get it all done, I should be able to get a good bit done, and that will alleviate some of my

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