It is the emotional strain and pressure exerted on mental and physical well-being by oneself and others. Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Certain amounts of stress are important and helpful. It helps motivate us to get up in the morning and achieve our goals. It makes us stronger and more alert.
Stress is like a guitar string.
If it is strung too tight, it snaps. If it is too loose, it won't make music. Individuals can develop the capacity to hold stress to a tolerable level - a process called coping. Coping doesn't mean passive endurance. Chalktalk Stressors are events that have the potential for causing stress reactions.