Lee Lourdes Chapman, TIME's Research Associate, proceeded to give a helpfful lecture on Stress Management. Responses ranging from amusement to sadness, to frustration to tension are common reactions to events. Some sources of stress are found in situations such as the boss criticizing your work, beating the deadline, going through family crisis, and even being caught in heavy traffic. One of the greatest stressors is the boss in the office. Also, the nature of the organization one works for can heighten or reduce the stress level.
Death rate are lower for people who have healthy and strong social relationships.
Relationships that have positive and protective effect on us include one's spouse, members of the family, religious organizations, friends and colleagues. The most potent factor in influencing our response to stress is our personality and background. We develop strengths and weaknesses based on our habits. We normally attach our pre-determined beleifs, both rational and irrational on the events, and these influence how people react. Those with the type A personality are the most prone to die of heart attack.