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By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide to Stress Management since 2005

Top Stressors: Managed!

Thursday July 24, 2008
In Monday's newsletter, I sent out the poll in this blog. After a few thousand responses (yes, I've asked this before), we have some definitive top stressors. Here are some resources to understand and manage them. If you have something that's stressing you and you don't see it here, feel free to write about it in the comments, or post about it in the Stress Management Forum. (If you do, there's a good chance you'll be reading a new article about it here soon!)

Job Stress
Yes, job stress ranked as the biggest stressor faced by readers! Learn more about job stress and how to handle it here.

Relationship Stress
Relationship stress ranked #2 (but it's a very close race still!), and with good reason: the toll of conflict in relationships is pretty heavy. Learn how relationship stress can affect you, and find resources for keeping your relationships healthy.

Money Stress
Finances ranked as the third-highest stressor. Learn how stressing about money can affect your health, and find out what you can do to safeguard yourself.

Parenting Stress
If your kids are a major source of stress, you're not alone! Here's more on how parents experience stress raising kids, and resources for easier parenting.

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Comments
July 24, 2008 at 12:19 pm
(1) Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. says:

Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for conducting this poll. I have found through my work with people that work is indeed a major stressor it people’s lives. I like your suggestive articles and have referred to them in my own blog. I have also added some additional tips that readers can tap into. Feel free to click on my name above to see additional tips on how to reduce stress during the workday.

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