The most glaring current example of a situation over which we have little control is the COVID-19 pandemic. Even when we are aware of that fact, we are at risk for allowing such situations to “stress us out.” It is important to know that the common factor among these stressors is that so many of them are beyond our ability to control. Finances, all things work-related, unhealthy family dynamics, politics, and so much more can contribute to our levels of stress. Finally, and most importantly, there is your response to the stressors.Īny source of frustration, disappointment, and failure can become a stressor. We call those “stressors.” There is your perception of what happened, your interpretation of its meaning, and your attitude towards it. First, there is the event then the time and place, the circumstances, and the people who are involved. You may have also heard that a stressful situation includes a number of components. And for some of us, it’s much worse than it is for others. However, there is at least one more that is, stress… physical, emotional, and mental stress. You have probably heard the old saying that there are only two sure things in life: death and taxes. This is an article from the Winter 2020/21 issue of Combat Stress
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