In fact, recent studies have determined that daily hassles can have a greater negative impact on us than the larger, more traumatic events of life. In every family there are times of trouble. No one comes through life without stress. It is a part of every activity. Many of our thought processes involve stress reactions.
Some stress is helpful.
For example, we get excited about an interesting and important task and as a result we are able to do a more effective job. A stressful event is positive if it motivates, drives, challenges, and gives us a sense of purpose. A new baby in a family or a job promotion are examples of stressful events that may be seen as positive. A negative stressful event is more easily identified because it is represented by sudden or disagreeable changes that occur in our lives. The loss of a loved one through death, separation, or divorce is normally considered distressful.