STRESS ALERT

• stress isn't always bad.
• in small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best.
• when you are constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.
• stress is known as a silent killer.
• can seriously impact a person's health and well being in left unchecked.
• stress is a manageable disease.
• it starts from awareness and taking responsibility.
• the sources of stress can be our thought processes, our inability to cope with fear and anger which increases our adrenaline level.
• the key to overcoming stress starts with education and awareness.
• stress symptoms - stomach upset, gastritis, eat a lot, do not eat, get rashes etc.
• stress leads of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and strokes.
• learn how to manage and cope with challenges.
• our productivity, creativity and capacity to act is greatly diminished if we are constantly living in stress situation.
• it is up to the individual to manage his own stress.
• seek assistance if necessary.
• go back to yourself and resolve your own conflict as much as you can.

Source - Interview the Experts / NST.