Sources Of Stress III
Tuesday, December 26th, 2006
Hassles And Pressure
Much of the stress of modern life arises from self-imposed expectations and ‘nonevents’ like waiting, disappointments, and boredom.
Hassles
Hassles are small-scale annoyances, irritations and frustrations. Hassles include lost keys and umbrellas, being stuck in traffic, getting a busy signal, and having minor arguments with others. While no hassle alone can trigger dangerous […]
Sources Of Stress II - Frustration & Conflict
Monday, December 25th, 2006
Hurried and worried until we’re buried, And there’s no curtain call,
Life’s a very funny proposition, after all. ~ George M. Cohan
Frustration
Frustration is the experience of having one’s path or access to a goal blocked. A goal may be blocked because an obstacle has been introduced to prevent access, as when a roadblock […]
The Concept Of Stress
Friday, December 22nd, 2006Hans Selye - Physician, Endocrinologist, Researcher - Founder of the concept of Stress: The “Einstein of Medicine!”
Dr. Hans Selye was the pioneer in research into stress. As early as his second year of medical school (1926), he began developing his now-famous theory of the influence of stress on people’s ability to cope with and […]
Stress And Conflict
Thursday, December 21st, 2006At one time or another, most people experience stress. The term stress has been used to describe a variety of negative feelings and reactions that accompany threatening or challenging situations. However, not all stress reactions are negative. A certain amount of stress is actually necessary for survival. For example, birth is one of the most […]
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