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Reasons why people at home, in school and at the workplace get stressed and angry:

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ANGER

- is one of a range of emotions that we all experience. It’s ok and perfectly normal to feel angry
about things that you have experienced.
- Anger could easily be attributed as a reaction to things unexpected. When a person encounters
or receives something that is not according to expectations, anger could commence immediately.
Although the usual reaction for many individuals could be frustration and disappointment,
constant frustration because of not achieving the expectations could lead to anger.
- This type of emotion could also be expected when things do not unfold according to plan. When
a person is unable to get things done on time, they can easily get frustrated and become angry.
This is especially true in workplace environment wherein employees are constantly under
pressure to perform

 Why do I feel angry?

- Everyone feels angry sometimes - and we all have different triggers. You may experience anger in
situations where you feel powerless, or frustrated. This could be because of problems at home or
school, or if you've fallen out with a friend, or had a break up with a partner. You might start to
feel angry if you feel misunderstood by people around you, like your parents, or if you are
confused about your sexuality.
- But sometimes, you can feel angry and not know why. This could be the result of lots of stress and
different pressures building up around you. Or, it could be because of something that happened
to you in the past, like neglect or abuse.
 Causes of anger
- Ignorance of cultures
- Belief of being treated unfairly
- Feeling hurt
- Fear
- Feeling of inadequacy
- Feeling out of control
STRESS

- is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—
whether it’s real or imagined—the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic
process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction or the “stress response.”
- (the body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic,
and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life—giving you extra strength to defend
yourself, for example, or spurring you to slam on the brakes to avoid a car accident. Stress can
also help you rise to meet challenges. It’s what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at
work, sharpens your concentration when you’re attempting the game-winning free throw, or
drives you to study for an exam when you’d rather be watching TV. But beyond a certain point,
stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, mood, productivity,
relationships, and your quality of life.
 Causes of Stress
- Work overload
- Dual-career families
- Single-parent families
- Economic pressure
- Distressing work conditions
 Causes of stress(https://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/stress-symptoms-signs-and-causes.htm)
- The situations and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors. We usually think of
stressors as being negative, such as an exhausting work schedule or a rocky relationship. However,
anything that puts high demands on you can be stressful. This includes positive events such as
getting married, buying a house, going to college, or receiving a promotion.
- Of course, not all stress is caused by external factors. Stress can also be internal or self-generated,
when you worry excessively about something that may or may not happen, or have irrational,
pessimistic thoughts about life.
- Finally, what causes stress depends, at least in part, on your perception of it. Something that’s
stressful to you may not faze someone else; they may even enjoy it. While some of us are terrified
of getting up in front of people to perform or speak, for example, others live for the spotlight.
Where one person thrives under pressure and performs best in the face of a tight deadline,
another will shut down when work demands escalate. And while you may enjoy helping to care
for your elderly parents, your siblings may find the demands of caretaking overwhelming and
stressful.
 Common external causes of stress include:
- Major life changes
- Work or school
- Relationship difficulties
- Financial problems
- Being too busy
- Children and family
 Common internal causes of stress include:
- Pessimism
- Inability to accept uncertainty
- Rigid thinking, lack of flexibility
 - Negative self-talk
- Unrealistic expectations / perfectionism
- All-or-nothing attitude

Causes of work stress include: (https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/causes-of-stress#1)

- Being unhappy in your job

- Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility
- Working long hours
- Having poor management, unclear expectations of your work, or no say in the decision-making
process
- Working under dangerous conditions
- Being insecure about your chance for advancement or risk of termination
- Having to give speeches in front of colleagues
- Facing discrimination or harassment at work, especially if your company isn't supportive
- Life stresses can also have a big impact. Examples of life stresses are:

- The death of a loved one

- Divorce
- Loss of a job
- Increase in financial obligations
- Getting married
- Moving to a new home
- Chronic illness or injury
- Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)
- Taking care of an elderly or sick family member
- Traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one

Sometimes the stress comes from inside, rather than outside. You can stress yourself out just by worrying
about things. All of these factors can lead to stress:
- Fear and uncertainty. When you regularly hear about the threat of terrorist attacks, global
warming, and toxic chemicals on the news, it can cause you to feel stressed, especially because
you feel like you have no control over those events. And even though disasters are typically very
rare events, their vivid coverage in the media may make them seem as if they are more likely to
occur than they really are. Fears can also hit closer to home, such as being worried that you won't
finish a project at work or won't have enough money to pay your bills this month.
- Attitudes and perceptions. How you view the world or a particular situation can determine
whether it causes stress. For example, if your television set is stolen and you take the attitude,
"It's OK, my insurance company will pay for a new one," you'll be far less stressed than if you
think, "My TV is gone and I'll never get it back! What if the thieves come back to my house to steal
again?" Similarly, people who feel like they're doing a good job at work will be less stressed out
by a big upcoming project than those who worry that they are incompetent.
- Unrealistic expectations. No one is perfect. If you expect to do everything right all the time, you're
destined to feel stressed when things don't go as expected.
- Change. Any major life change can be stressful -- even a happy event like a wedding or a job
promotion. More unpleasant events, such as a divorce, major financial setback, or death in the
family can be significant sources of stress.
Stress at work (https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/stress.html)

https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/324809

While some workplace stress is normal, excessive stress can interfere with your productivity and
performance, impact your physical and emotional health, and affect your relationships and home life.
It can even determine the difference between success and failure on the job. Whatever your
ambitions or work demands, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from the damaging
effects of stress, improve your job satisfaction, and bolster your well-being in and out of the
workplace.

Common causes of workplace stress include:

- Fear of being laid off

- More overtime due to staff cutbacks
- Pressure to perform to meet rising expectations but with no increase in job satisfaction
- Pressure to work at optimum levels—all the time!
- Lack of control over how you do your work

The Top Stressors in the Workplace

A study conducted by the United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive identified the top stressors
that employees experience in the workplace.
- Teamwork
Teamwork can be either a blessing or a curse. Just think back to your high school days when you
had to work on group projects; there was always one person who shouldered the load while
another stepped back and avoided the work.In the workplace, teamwork refers to how effective
the communication and cooperation is between employees or even departments. Quality
teamwork can actually reduce stress, while subpar teamwork creates stress for the employee left
to perform the bulk of the work.
- Lack of communication can also impede teamwork by creating anxiety and stress. Employees who
don't communicate can cause deadlines to be missed or procrastination to become the norm.
- Supervision
Everyone likes to complain about his boss, but supervision has the potential to cause real strain
for employees. Ineffective managers create problems for employees such as lack of direction,
support, or guidance. Some managers may play favorites, resulting in a management style that is
not fair to everyone.The opposite of weak supervision can also create headaches on the job.
Micro-managed employees may feel incompetent in their abilities; frustrated at having someone
always looking over their shoulder; or fearful about their stability in the company because they
don't feel trusted or valued.
- Workload
You've already met Andrew, who is suffering from an overwhelming workload, another common
stressor for employees. High workloads that veer from the level of being reasonable given the
amount of time or skill an employee has can create stress. Employees who are overworked suffer
from feelings of overload and frustration, and may try to work more hours or take work home to
compensate. That can create problems in the employee's home life.On the other side of the coin,
employees who don't feel they have enough to do may grow resentful of not being utilized in the
best way or may start to worry about job security.

- Challenge
 People like to be challenged in their work — not overworked, not underworked, but just the right
balance where they feel comfortable but stimulated by the work they perform every day.Being
underchallenged, such as putting a highly educated and qualified employee in a menial role, can
lead to boredom or feeling like you're going through the motions — and, ultimately, stress.
Conversely, being overchallenged can lead to feelings of frustration and anxiety — and, ultimately,
stress.

The right mix is to help employees feel like they're learning and growing in their role, giving them
opportunities to challenge themsel
Stress at home

1. Not Managing Your Home Expenses

Managing a household budget can be daunting for some people, especially for first-time
homeowners. Having a budget in place that serves as a road map for anticipating home
expenses can actually help you feel more secure and in control
2. Messy Home, Messy Mind
Disorganization in the home is a reported universal home stressor, however, getting organized
while de-cluttering your space can leave room for more ease and relaxation.

Stress in school (https://www.learningliftoff.com/5-school-stressors-that-interfere-with-learning/)

- Upcoming tests
Many students worry about getting a good grade or simply making time to study if there is more
than one upcoming test. Test stress doesn’t just affect struggling students, either—high-
achievers usually experience a lot of stress about doing well on tests.
- Too much homework
When your child is overwhelmed or frustrated by homework, it makes it harder for him or her to
complete assignments. This can cause a stressful cycle where homework piles up and your child
doesn’t have the time or energy to complete it all—leading to even more stress.
- A heavy workload
Whether it’s advanced-level classes or the amount of studying required, a heavy workload can
be a major source of stress for students. This is especially common for older high school
students as they start making their post-secondary plans.
- Lack of organization
Students with poor organizational skills tend to experience more stress in school. This is usually
because they aren’t properly prepared with the tools or the understanding needed to learn. If
those organization skills don’t improve they may continue to fall behind, leading to more stress
and frustration about school.
- Too little “down time”
Students with busy schedules can quickly become overwhelmed because they are left with no
free time to relax. As your child progresses from elementary school to high school, the amount
and difficulty level of schoolwork increases—and students without good time management skills
can experience even more stress.
- Poor sleep schedule
Not getting enough sleep makes it difficult for students to concentrate and learn effectively. This
can lead to feelings of stress for your child when he or she isn’t able to perform well in class or
on assignments. In fact, studies have shown that students who don’t get the required 8-10 hours
of sleep each night are more likely to feel stressed than students who do
- Lack of support
 A lack of support from parents or teachers, even if it’s only perceived, can add a lot of stress to
students. They may feel that a lot is expected of them, but that they don’t have a strong enough
support system (whether emotional or practical) to achieve their goals. This is another cause of
stress can affect high-achieving students in particular.
- Transitioning to a new environment
Making a major move can be a stressful time for many students, whether it’s starting at a new
school or making the transition from elementary school to high school. New classes, new
teachers, and new routines can all be stressful for students, and take time to adjust to.
- Classes that are too hard
As they progress through school and start taking more advanced classes, the increased difficulty
can cause stress for students. This is very common for teens entering their high school years. As
classes get harder, it’s important to address challenges early so your child can catch up before
he or she falls too far behind.
- Changes to routine
A routine including dedicated homework time and a consistent sleep schedule helps guide
students through their day. When changes to the usual routine start to happen, your child may
find it more difficult to manage his or her time, leading to more stress.
(https://www.learningliftoff.com/5-school-stressors-that-interfere-with-learning/)
https://www.brightmontacademy.com/blog/9-things-that-cause-stress-at-school
1. Academic responsibilities or pressures
2. Finances or debt
3. Anxiety
4. Poor work/school-life balance
5. Family issues
6. Research responsibilities or pressures
7. Burnout or compassion fatigue
8. Professional isolation or lack of social support
9. Depression
10. Physical health issues
11. Marital/relationship problems
12. Other interpersonal issues
13. Death, loss or grief
14. Teaching responsibilities or pressures
15. Discrimination