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Definition Essay On Stress

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“There is a lot of stress out there, and to handle it, you just need to believe in yourself; always go back to the person that you know you are, and do not let anybody tell you different, because everyone is special and everyone is awesome,” said McKayla Maroney. Stress is a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems occurring in life. (Merriam-Webster) Physical symptoms of stress include: low energy, headaches, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and insomnia. (Hicks) There are different types of stress and also different way of handling it. When dealing with stress; take a time out. (SS- 1) Escape from what is causing the stress and start a different task. Having a good laugh with a group of friends is also a way to alleviate stress. Stress …show more content…

Sports are supposed to be the way I relieve my stress, but varsity sports have given me more to worry about. (BE-12) Throughout my years in high school, I have participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer. While playing sports, some of the things I stress about are injuries, making mistakes, working with the team and on my individual game, having time for schoolwork, trying to be a leader. (SS- 4) As an athlete, everyone is going to encountered injuries. At the end of my junior year, I had a knee injury that affected my soccer, softball, and basketball seasons. It stressed me out thinking about when I would be healthy again. It decreased my ability to perform at a competitive level without worrying about injuring myself more. Much of my free time was taken away while I was recovering and trying to regain the strength that I had lost. Sports …show more content…

While trying to be successful during school and sports, I worry about how I am portrayed to the people around me and how I could make a difference. (SS- 15) The way that others view me is what stresses me out the most between the two subjects. In sports, there is always an opportunity for someone to watch me as I perform. (BE 11) That is why making mistakes stress me out. I will try my hardest to influence other to be the best they can. In school, students are always comparing their success in school to others around them. For example, after taking a test many students ask what one received as a score and compare it to their own. This could influence one to do better or be self conscious on how they do in school. Embarrassed and secretive, I like to keep my scores to myself due to the fact that no matter what I receive someone will judge me for it. (BE- 2) With both sports and school together, I have to distribute the time I put forth in both activities in order to be

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