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Different Types of Stressors

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How will you know if you are

Stress?
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Are you having a difficulty with concentration and

decision making?
Do you experience body aches and pains, weight
loss or gain, digestive problems?
Are you suffering from insomnia, forgetfulness, or
social withdrawal?
Do you suffer from irritability, mood swings,
frustration, anger, low self-esteem, or sensitivity to
criticism?
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Psychological signs: Difficulty with

concentration and decision making,
vagueness, excessive worry, negative
thinking, a decline in intuition, and creativity.
Physical symptoms: Body aches and pains,
weight loss or gain, digestive problems,
panic attacks, nausea, allergies, and
exhaustion.
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Behavioral signs: Little time for personal

interest or rest, insomnia, recklessness,
nervousness, forgetfulness, social withdrawal,
and poor time management.
Emotional symptoms: Irritability, mood
swings, frustration, anger, low self-esteem,
defensiveness, and sensitivity to criticism.
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Stressors are simply any causes of

stress. The National Institute of
Mental Health defines stress as our
body’s response to demands or
challenges of any kind.
Everyone responds to stressors
differently.
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01 Physiological stressors

02 Lifestyle stressors

03 Major life event stressors

04 Organizational stressors

05 Financial stressors

06 Social stressors

07 Environmental stressors
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7 Types of Stressors
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These stressors can come from

pregnancy, injuries, or other
physical health problems.
Sometimes they come
unexpectedly, like if we’re involved
in a car accident or stem from
other health issues that we’ve
been facing.
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The choices we make dictate our

lifestyles. Some mean that we don’t get
enough sleep or manage our time
correctly. Our work-life balance also plays
a key role in our lifestyle choices and our
stressors.
A lifestyle stressor might be that our
demanding job forces us to order lots of
takeouts, which might not properly fuel
our bodies.
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Life changes can be a huge source of

stress while we adjust. These could be
positive sources of stress, like starting
college, having a child, or getting married.
They can also be things that negatively
change our lives, like losing a loved one or
losing your job. Even major events like
elections can cause stress.
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Organizational means anything from

our schools, workplaces, or even clubs.
Our stressors can stem from the people
we work with at these organizations or
the rules we have to follow. They can
also be from pressure, like working for a
good grade or meeting a tight deadline
at work.
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Financial stress is a significant source

of stress for people of all ages. One
survey found that 50% of respondents
were stressed by simply talking about
their finances. Other financial stressors
can come from taxes, thinking about
unpaid bills, and unexpected expenses.
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Our social health is crucial for dealing with

stressors. Many studies have found that having
solid support is important for our physical and
mental health. But a lack of social support or
unhealthy social relationships can cause us
stress and damage our mental health.
These stressors can stem from conflict with
people close to us or loneliness.
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Stressors that come from our environment are

out of our control. We can encounter
environmental stressors like excessive noise or
traffic or things like natural disasters or war.
Sometimes we can manage them ourselves, like
dealing with loud noises, but other times we
don’t have control over things like hurricanes or
tornados around us.
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5 Types of
Stressors in the
Workplace
The workplace is home
to many stressors.
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Conflict Burnout

Having a conflict with Experiencing burnout from

colleagues and superiors overworking

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Uncomfortable Anxiety Uncertainty

Doing things you Feeling like you have Having no agency

aren’t comfortable no purpose in your at work
with work

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4 Types of
Good Stressors
Good stress, known as eustress, can be
beneficial for you. It makes you feel
excited, motivated and focused. In
these scenarios, you can make stress
work for you. Eustress is still a stress
response often experienced on a short-
term basis.
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Career Growth:
After tons of effort, you’ve earned a
promotion. It’s exciting, but you’ll
have new job responsibilities and
learn new skills. Your stress levels
may increase, but you’ll see your
career growing.
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Financial Obligations:
You’re so excited that you just
bought your first house, but you
know it’ll cost you. It’s a great
accomplishment, but you’ll still
have monthly payments toward
your mortgage.
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Educational Achievements:
A letter came in the mail saying
you were accepted into your first-
choice college. You’re thrilled, but
it’s stressful to move to a new city
and start college. It’s a major life
change — but it’s positive.
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Traveling Opportunities:
It’s the night before your flight to
your dream vacation. You’re trying
to rest, but the anticipation is too
much. You can’t ignore how
excited you are.
Importance of Knowing
Your Stressors
 It’s important to be aware of the
different types of stressors because
it’s one of the first steps in effectively
managing your stress.
Understanding where your feelings
come from is crucial to getting
things under control.
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Mindfullness Skills
Strong Poor

We can notice our churning We easily get overwhelmed

thoughts, and through letting with challenges, problems
go, find calm in the midst of and struggles we face in
life's challenges, and respond our daily lives and act
more effectively. rashly towards it.
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Stress Managing

Manage Your Time Learn How to Relax Make Self-Care Priority

Make a time table Work-life balance Know your priorities
 Stress becomes a
problem when it’s not
managed, and you feel
like it’s out of control.
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