A balanced life can include work, friends, family, play, love, time for self and time for spiritual enrichment. The likely result of such balance is not exhaustion but rather a greater sense of well-being. This guide can assist you in managing stress and balancing your multiple responsibilities. A stressor is any demand on your body or mind. It can have external causes such as the irritability of your boss, or internal causes such as a distorted belief that tells you caring for your needs is selfish.
Stressors can also be pleasant or unpleasant.
For example, while losing a job is stressful, so is moving on to a better one. Getting a divorce or getting married to the person you love can also place additional demands on your mind and body. Everyone is different. Situations that are considered stressful for one person may have very little effect on another person. In order to better manage your stressors, first learn to recognize your body s signals and identify the causes of your distress.