Running late for work while driving on McKnight Road in heavy traffic. Arguing with a spouse or loved one. Losing your job or trying to find a new job. These are examples of what most people find as typical stressful situations. Stress is defined as a mentally or emotionally disruptive or disquieting influence.
Stress adds excitement, variety, and confrontation.
Each person interprets stress differently. What is relaxing to one is stressful to another. For example, a business executive that is used to a busy lifestyle may find that relaxing on vacation is nonproductive and frustrating, causing emotional stress. When you feel stressed, it is important to recognize it and deal with it. The following are a few recommendations from Dr. Love.