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Stress is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as "demand
on physical or mental energy."
Stress
is only defined by each individual's own ability to cope with
the specific situation. Stress can be either positive or negative.
In fact, without a certain amount of stress none of us could
function properly. Positive stress for instance would be the
nervousness a performer may experience before going out onto
stage. This sort of stress can help us to perform to the best
of our ability. However, when stress is allowed to build up
to an excessive level it becomes negative stress. Stress can
be caused by a variety of different factors:
a) ENVIRONMENTAL stress caused by the noise of machinery
on the factory floor, or the constant ringing of telephones,
or overcrowding, etc.
b) CHEMICAL stress caused by too much coffee or junk
food, pollution, or second hand smoke, etc.
c) PHYSICAL stress caused by pushing your body over
the limits, working out at the gym or driving long distances
continually, etc.
d) MENTAL stress caused by constant worries over finances,
unemployment, exams, etc.
e) EMOTIONAL stress caused by relationship problems,
parental guilt, grief, etc.
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