Stress is a common part of life. A stressful life can lead to various physical and mental problems. The causes of stress range from minor situations that are faced daily to sudden and dramatic changes in life. These causes of stress are called stressors. While there are many stressors in life, a few are universally common for most people.
Work
Work has always been a major component of stress for most people. A majority of a person's morning and afternoon is spent at work navigating the daily stresses of deadlines and coworker interactions. Additionally, the drive for upward mobility and career advancement can cause a tremendous amount of stress at work. Conflicts with management styles and organizational philosophy can be major factors of stress at work. Overall, In the Volume 8, 2009, issue of "Journal of European Social Sciences," researchers indicated there was a significant negative relationship between job stress and job satisfaction. A negative work environment contributes to a decreased level of commitment and value in a person's job.
Family
While the family unit is many times a source of joy and comfort, it can also be a greater source of stress. The dynamics of a family can lead to short- and long-term stress. Issues such as age-related behavior, communication, death and dying, trust and work-life balance can lead to consistent difficulties among family members. If left unresolved, stress in the family unit can be particularly devastating to the bond created between family members.
Finances
Financial worries are one of the biggest stresses on a person's mind in both the short- and long-term aspects of life. In a society that is filled with various pressures, the pressure to make ends meet and eventually improve one's financial portfolio can be hard to deal with. In the 2005, Volume 51, issue of "Consumer Interests Annual," researchers revealed that the effects of financial stress weigh heavily on a person's mental and physical health.
Major Life Changes
Major changes in a person's life can contribute to a high level of stress. A person may be excelling in various aspects of his life, and then a sudden change in events can cause an immediate increase in stress levels. Events such as the sudden death of a family member, moving to a new place, graduation, pregnancy or being fired from a job can be stressful both in the immediate and short term.
References
- "European Journal of Social Sciences"; A Study of Job Stress Satisfaction Among University Staff in Malaysia: Empirical Study; N. Ashan, Z. Abdullah, D. Fie and S. Alam; 2009
- "Consumer Interests Annual"; Negative Effects of Financial Stress; B. Oneil, B. Soirhando, J. Xiao and E. Garman; 2005
