Stress affects millions of people, One of the most common forms of stress is that related to our

careers and the workplace. In today's economic difficulty, work related stress is even more
pronounced than ever before. Worries about whether or not people will be able to keep their job,
even keep their homes, plays a large role in stress, and the possibility of losing a job can be
scary. Another word for stress is tension or anxiety. When someone experiences stress, there are
many different symptoms and repercussions. Depending on the level and frequency of stress
Stress is our body’s way of responding to any kind of demand , it is the body's natural defense
against predators and danger. It flushes the body with hormones to prepare systems to evade or
confront danger. This is known as the "fight-or-flight" mechanism. when we are faced with a
challenge, part of our response is physical. The body activates resources to protect us by
preparing us either to stay and fight or to get away as fast as possible Its symptoms may be
mental, physical or social and include headaches, frustration, loss or increase of appetite,
oversleeping or sleeplessness. Everybody experiences stress at some point of life, stress can be
work or job related, family related or can be because of your studies, poor health, financial
problems etc. Some people handle stress effectively while some people fail to take appropriate
steps to distress their life. it is important to recognize the causes take steps to deal with the root
of the problems and tackle the symptoms. We cannot avoid stress but we should learn to cope up
our stress. We have no control for everything that happening to our surroundings. We should
always reminds ourselves to focus on the solution for what is the cause of our stress. most
importantly don't battle the stress alone as for a help from a friend and if necessarily from a
professional. There are different ways of coping with stress such as: confronting (facing),
distancing (remoteness), self-control, seeking social support, accepting responsibility, escape or
avoid (from the stressor), plan a problem solving strategy and positive reappraisal.
We cannot eliminate or escape stress at the workplace. It is a fact of modern life. Yet we can
neutralize stress in all areas of our lives by fueling our lives with meaningful actions, thoughts,
and beliefs. We all deserve to live a happy, contented life. It’s never too late to start making
yours. When dealing with pressure and stress, I take a moment to prioritize what I have going on.
Pressure to perform well is a good kind of pressure as long as I do not allow it to become
negative stress. I prioritize what is truly most important and focus on getting that done and done
well. We do not respond to stress but to the situation. we have to analyze the situation and take
action that will avoid negative stress. we should work best under pressure, for other things do
not distract or lure me from the task at hand, have learned the differences between negative stress
and positive pressure and react accordingly, reduce negative stress by dealing with the situation
and perform under positive pressure by doing my best work and do not typically have problems
with stress just simply prioritize, focus and get the job done. Handling the stresses and pressures
that come with a job is part of life that most people know they have to find their handle on.
Know ourselves, know how we react to stress and how to avoid negative stress that makes us
sick or less productive. By knowing ourselves and our reactions, we then can work on how to
handle stress and pressure effectively.