The Positive Effects Of Stress

Stress is very well known for just what it means: STRESS. Its effect on human beings from a local and a global standpoint is far greater than any of us imagine. Stress can overtake one’s body physically, mentally, emotionally, as well as behavioral aspects. This is not something to take lightly. This is actually very serious. If you notice, it’s not just older people that die this day and time with heart attacks, suicide, and things of this nature. People of all ages. Older people, younger people, and even really young people. Children, yes, I said children. Don’t automatically think that stress only affects older people that have lived a longer

You need to trust your body to handle life’s challenges and remember the fact that you do not have to face them alone. However, that is easier said than done. As a high school student who is enrolled in advanced classes and competes on competitive sports teams, I have experienced moderate to high levels of stress at times. Many times I am overwhelmed by the sheer number of feats I need to accomplish by a deadline, that thinking positively about my stress does not even cross my mind. However, Kelly McGonigal’s TED Talk has opened my eyes and enlightened me. Slowly, I am going to practice what she preaches and hope for a positive impact on my life. I will reach out for support from family and friends instead of struggling to cope on my own, and I will try to view stress as a positive influence on my life. I know results will not occur immediately, but I am confident that over time her advice will change my life for the better. I will go after what creates meaning in my life and trust myself that I have the ability to handle whatever life throws at

Stress affects health in a number of ways. It is defined by James (2011) as pressure or tension that comes in many shapes and forms and furthermore the body and mind in particular reacts psychologically and even emotionally.

Stress is defined as “a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism” (Dictionary.com, n.d.). Stress is part of the health and illness continuum and it can cause illness through physical changes or behavioral changes. The role of stress and pain experienced by an individual can affect their psychological well-being as well as their physical well-being. The psychological factors of stress determine whether or not stress develops into an illness. There are different types of psychological factors or moderators that can be used to alleviate stress and relieve pain. In 2011, a research study showed that blogging may have health benefits in treating chronic pain and illness. (Ressler, et al., 2012) I will attempt to identify and describe the positive and negative effects of blogging in regards to stress and illness.

Chronic Stress can affect the body negatively in many ways. Chronic stress causes wear and tear on your body. It can also make existing problems worse. Chronic stress may also cause disease, either because of changes in your body or overeating, smoking and other bad habits people tend to fall victim. Other form of chronic stress is depression. Depression can cause people to lose sleep may also cause people to eat less which will put a big strain on the body and may cause more problems. Depression has also been implicated in increased heart problems.

“When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-determination there is no limit to what you can achieve.” Roy T. Bennett’s wise words have forever shaped the way I take hold of my future. We all will face obstacles in life, but what matters most are the lessons learned and the strength we attain from them. The toughest trial I have had to overcome, and still struggle with daily, has been my anxiety. Anxiety has played a key role in the development of my personal and academic life, shaping me to be the industrious and dedicated woman I am today.

What effect does stress have on health? Stress is very normal on a day to day basis. Situations such as test taking, caring for children, and writing essays can be very stressful, but this short term type of stress should not have long term negative effects on the body. Chronic, long term, stress can strongly affect the body’s health in many ways. Situations such as a death in the family or other traumatic events can cause a physical and mental burden and result in serious health issues. Chronic stress can affect your body, feelings, thoughts, and behavior.

Stress is one of the number one causes that contribute to people’s health problems. According to Weber.edu, “in Healthy People 2000, a report from the U.S.

Stress is a hurdle that is thrown my way daily. Personally, I’ve always viewed my stress as having a negative effect in my life. I have always blamed my stress for the cause of my depression, face breakouts, and the way I handle situations.

“What you might find surprising is that, contrary to popular belief, some stress can actually be a good thing”(Whyte Par. 3). Former Chief Medical Expert, John Whyte, believes that when a person is able to control their stress, the person can turn it into a positive outcome to a person's physical, mental, and emotional state. An article, How stress can be a Very Good Thing, written by John Whyte is about the positive effects stress is in a person's life. Stress can be beneficial to memory due to hormones that are released in the body, increasing a person's Vigilance. Vigilance, or awareness, allows the brain to store more information and keep it there. The immune system works in a similar way. A hormone is released, giving the immune

“Living in today’s world is nearly impossible without encountering stress.” (Hoeger, p. 385) Because stress has become so unavoidable, we need to find out what causing our stress and learn ways of dealing with it before it leads to health problems. Things like our exercise, self-esteem and the amount of sleep we get at night can also help to with dealing with stress.

Certain people have a tendency to stress more than others, and this is just down to how they generally act and live their life. As we all know stress isn’t an optimistic feature to have, it would be better to avoid any stressors and when not avoided stress can result in causing negative effects for a person. Martin, Carlson and Buskist, (2010, p.749) stated that: “Stress Is a pattern of physiological, behavioural, emotional and cognitive responses to real or imagined stimuli that are perceived as preventing a goal or endangering or otherwise threatening a well-being”. Many different things can cause stress. These matters can be small for example: having to wait for long hours in your car in traffic, or can be a bit more serious such as having a very bad disease or illness. It would be very helpful to try to focus on more positive things in order to reduce the stress someone may be going through. However when the stress gets too intense and the duration of stress is going on for too long, this can result in a negative way,

How does stress affect my well-being? Stress can affect my well-being significantly; for example, if I have a lot of stress it can start to affect my school work, my sleeping pattern, and it can also affect how much effort I put into my homework. It can also affect me emotionally. One way it affects my sleeping pattern is that if I am stressed out I might not sleep well as I should. In addition, I might not eat enough because I would be too stressed to eat anything. Another way stress affects my well-being is how my I focus at school. It can also affect me emotionally, which can lead to failure at Occ. If I have a lot of stress I may not be able to study for a test or may not be able to pay attention in class. Therefore, I might miss an important

. Stress is not always necessarily harmful (especially in small amounts), sometimes it helps us stay motivated and determined toward our goal. Nowadays, stress has become a common problem in the modern life. Everybody seems to be stressed out since the modern life is fast paced and competitive. Stress is either physical or mental, and is generally caused by external stimuli called stressor. Many research have been conducted on the cause, response, consequences and remedies of stress. However, there is still a controversy regarding the exact process of stress. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate these queries related to stress and explain about the ways to tackle with it including advantage and disadvantage.

I tend to be stressed out more during the school year, even more so, since I am entering my final year of college. As college is finalizing, not only do I have to deal with my final year, but also worry about grad school. One area I struggle with is multitasking. I get overwhelmed if I have more than a couple things on my mind. I would get headaches and had difficulty sleeping. When stressed, I will be short tempered and act nasty towards my close friends and family. Finally, the most stress I experience comes from the immense pressure and high expectations I put upon myself. I never gave myself a break, and I frequently critiqued myself. I asked myself do I want to spend the rest of my life like this? Asking this provoked me to start coping with stress and learn how to react less (manage/cope) to situations and challenges. If I find myself overwhelmed I will stop, relax, and approach these tasks one at a time. Coping with stress is not easy, but changing how I reacted to certain situations eliminated most of it. Also, doing any form of aerobic exercise (jogging, dancing, and swimming) is great for reducing stress (Myers & Dewall, p.507). Aerobic exercise gives me more energy, helps me sleep better, and elevates my mood (Myers & Dewall, p.507). Life gets more stressful as we get older and we obtain more responsibilities. If I did not learn to cope with stress now, it would greatly