The Main Causes of Stress

What are your main causes of stress. Identify what causes stress with this stress causes worksheet and put in place stress management techniques to take control of stress today.

You just need to turn on the TV to see that stress is part of our lives.

Jobs, school, money, relationships....these are some of the biggest causes of stress.

We all experience stress at one time or another.

Did you know that a reported 51% of people experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past year.

There are many stress causes!

Here are some of the biggest causes of stress and what you can do to reduce stress today.

What causes stress

Stress is a very subjective thing. In my years working with people to reduce stress in their lives, I have found that the causes of stress and the effects of stress on mind and body are different for each of us...that's right we all have a different stress signature!

Causes of Workplace Stress

A major cause of stress is workplace stress.

In 2009, roughly 69% of Americans reported that job stress was one of the biggest causes of stress.

An obnoxious boss, an inconsiderate work colleague, a to do list as long as your arm, a lack of job security...there are many causes of job stress.

Warning Signs of Work Related Stress. Work stress can lead to stress related illnesses. What are some of the warning signs of job stress and some tips to beat stress at work.

Causes of Job Stress. Here the 6 main causes of workplace stress are discussed and the strategies that you can use to reduce stress at work.

Reduce Stress at Work. Work is a major cause of stress for many people. These stress management techniques reduce job stress.

Are you at risk of job burnout? If suffer from chronic stress at work, feel exhausted and are fed up with work, then you may be experiencing job burnout.

Money and Financial Stress

With the global credit crisis upon us, lower house prices and increased pressure to remain afloat, financial stress is also one of the main causes of stress.

Rising unemployment, less job security, and more depressing news coming out everyday.....it is no wonder people are concerned about their finances.

Increased uncertainty has fueled money and financial stress for many people and has become one of the major causes of stress.

Personal of family health problems

Your health is very important, and if you have a chronic health condition, such as heart disease or chronic pain, then this can be a cause of stress for you.

This can create an increasing spiral of stress and stress related illnesses.

Stress has also been implicated in many stress related illnesses...health professionals estimate that stress precipitates or aggravates between 75-85% of all health problems!

So how does stress affect health? See what you can do about stress as a cause of stress for you.

College Stress

College students face many demands at college.

Juggling the demands of academic pressure, work and social life can be a major cause of college stress.

These techniques to beat college stress will help you juggle your busy schedule and make the most of your time at college.

Do you find that test anxiety gets the better of you? If you have done the work but find that your anxiety affects your test performance, then dealing with test taking anxiety could be important for you.

Holiday Stress

Believe it or not, but holidays are a cause of stress.

Holiday stress can really put an end to the good times and drain your energy and enthusiasm - in short stress can be a real holiday killer.

Often holidays come with change - and holiday stress occurs because any change in your life, positive or negative, can create stress.

These holiday stress tips can help you make the most of your holidays.

Performance anxiety: Events at which you are evaluated

Whether it sitting an exam, competing at sport, or being grilled in an interview, many people feel stressed and anxious when being tested or evaluated by others.

This is known as performance anxiety.

Performance anxiety can rob you of your potential and put to ruin all of your hard work.

If performance anxiety robs you of your potential then there are a number of strategies you can use for overcoming performance anxiety.

One of the most common forms of performance anxiety is public speaking.

Public speaking can strike fear and anxiety into the best of us. Public speaking is a form of performance anxiety which arises when you feel you are being evaluated by others.

I have worked with a number of people, from best men who have to give a speech at their friend's wedding, to business people who present on a regular basis.

If talking in front of people makes you anxious then try some of these tips to deal with public speaking anxiety.

Adolescent and teenager stress

Teenagers have it pretty tough. The teen years are a time when a teenager struggles with being an individual and what society expects them to be.

The teenage years are a time of finding balance between who they are and trying to fit in.

This can make the teenage years very stressful, in which self-esteem, body image, adolescent depression and adolescent anxiety can come to the fore.

These teen stress tips can help to reduce teenager stress.

Elderly and caregiver stress

Much of the Western world has an aging population.

Aging is accompanied by it's own sources of stress - some of these may be impaired or worsening health and the perceived loss of identity following retirement (especially for males).

While a large number of elderly can care for themselves, there is a significant proportion that are unable to do so.

A significant amount of stress can also be experienced by caregivers - who may feel a lack of control and captive to the needs of the elderly person they are caring for.

Caregiver stress not only affects the caregiver but also the elderly in their care. Here are some warning signs of caregiver stress and the impact of caregiver stress on you and the person you are caring for.

Unrealistic expectations and uncertainty can cause stress

Unrealistic expectations. The expectations that we may have also can result in stress.

The person who expects perfection from themselves can lead to stress.

Over-scheduling yourself can also be an unrealistic expectation that can lead to stress.

Uncertainty. How many of us have been stressed by uncertainty.

Perhaps you are waiting for you exam results or you have heard on the grapevine that the office is going to be restructured and people will be laid off.

This uncertainty can be a factor that influences stress levels.

Based on the contemporary definition of stress, the stress that you feel is based on your perception of the demands that you face and resources you have to cope.

Thus, the causes of stress can also be influenced by your thoughts and feelings.

I write more about developing a positive mental attitude and also cultivating positive thinking skills as stress management technique.

Major trauma and PTSD

There is stress and then there is STRESS.

If you have been involved or witnessed a traumatic event then you may need help.

Traumatic events may include witnessing or being involved in an accident or assault, rape, experiencing a natural disaster or being involved in war.

These traumatic events can lead to acute stress disorder or post traumatic stress disorder.

These are serious conditions that need attending to. Please consult your doctor and local health professional for more information.