When you say "I'm stressed out" or "I'm under a great deal of stress", what do you mean?
Define what the stressors are in your life and you will become more adept at avoiding those triggers and staying in control!
A simple stress definition: Stress is a condition or feeling that is experienced when a person perceives that "demands exceed the personal and social resources the individual is able to mobilize".





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