COMMON CAUSES OF STRESS

What causes stress?

Psychological causes: Life changes (events, circumstances or perceptions such as being fired from a job), overload, insufficient resources (not enough money or time) frustration, trauma or loss (death of a close friend or relative).

External causes: Occupation, environmental strain (noise, temperature, etc.), substance abuse (alcohol/drugs), nutritional excesses (caffeine, sugar) or deficiencies (vitamins or nutrients).

Personality causes: Self-perception, anxious reactivity (hypervigilance, worry), need for control, time urgency, anger or hostility.

Which of these types of stress may apply to you?

Print out the list of stressors.