It is the continual process by which we use our mental capacity to explore, evaluate, learn, observe, and comprehend our internal and external environment. Occupational Is the development and enhancement of personal strengths and skills which will enable an individual to express values through work so as to be rewarding to one's self and community. Spiritual Is the development of the experience of the human condition and the meaningful connection of all human beings with the existing forces of the universe. Emotional Is the ability to accept, enjoy, and manage your own effectual world, and to be sensitive and responsive to the effectual world of others. Physical Is the sensible and reasonable understanding and regulation of your physical health, including the prudent management of diet, weight, exercise, and avoidance of substance abuse.
Stress is simply the body's non-specific response to any demand made on it.
Stress is not by definition synonymous with nervous tension of anxiety. The important thing to remember about stress is that certain forms are normal and essential. As the body responds to various forms of physical and psychological stress, certain predictable changes occur. These responses to stress will occur whether the stress is positive or negative in nature. Continual exposure lowers the body's ability to cope with additional forms of psychological or physiological stress.