Question: What Are The Main Causes of Stress?
I'm experiencing significant stress, and would like to cut down on the daily stress I feel. (I also wonder if I'm alone in the type of thing that stress me.) What are the main causes of stress?
Answer: Many people experience stress on a daily basis, and many of the stressors are the same for everyone. Some people are, by nature or habit, more susceptible to stress, or more likely to be stressed by something that would more easily roll off someone else's back. However, according to a poll on this site, as well as other research, the following are causes of stress to a good portion of the population:
- Jobs and The Workplace
- Financial Problems
- Personal Relationships
- Children
- Daily Hassles / Being Too Busy
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