ABSTRACT
Stress is the spice of life. Without stress, life would be boring. Productivity would decrease. Excitement in living would dwindle. Believe it or not, we often seek out stressful (or thrilling) experiences to heighten our sense of excitement and adventure in life. However, most of us view stress as negative and something to avoid. It may seem that there’s nothing you can do about your stress level. But you have a lot more control than you might think. In fact, the simple realization that you’re in control of your life is the foundation of stress management. Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. The ultimate goal is a balanced life, with time for work, relationships, relaxation, and fun – plus the resilience to hold up under pressure and meet challenges head on. For many people, stress is a daily reality. Some events, such as an important sports competition or a deadline for a paper, can cause stress that helps motivate us to perform at our best. Unfortunately, stress often becomes a negative presence in our lives. stress throw us off balance and can have serious health consequences if left unchecked. Learning how to manage stress will make you more able to handle challenging situations and significant events in your life.
OBJECTIVE OF THE PAPER
1. Identify personal sources of stress.
2. Explore strategies for reducing stress
3. To improve the ability to cope with stress through developing effective stress management skills.
METHODOLOGY The data is collected from secondary source. The data is drawn mainly from several sources like books, journals and internet.
INTRODUCTION In many cases, stress is accepted as part of daily life, and people do little to cope with it consciously. Although it is impossible to eliminate stress com¬pletely and you need a certain amount of stress to
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