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Are you someone who gets stressed easily? You are not alone. Feelings of stress can be triggered by all sorts of things that are happening in your life. It doesn’t matter how big an event is – the smallest thing can overwhelm you so you should never be afraid to seek help if you are feeling the strain. We have compiled a list of five common causes of stress with help from Mind.
1. Lack of control
A lack of control in any environment can cause a lot of stress. There are many reasons why a situation might be out of your hands which can make you feel helpless. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do apart from ‘ride it out’. But if you are feeling the effects of something beyond your control, make sure you confide in someone. Especially if they can help alleviate those feelings.
2. Having too much to do
Having too much to do can be very common in the workplace. Being in a fast-paced environment can be stressful for anyone to deal with and tight deadlines can make this a lot worse. Just remember that your mental health always comes first so, if you feel overwhelmed, speak to your line manager or someone from human resources in your workplace.
3. Not having enough to do
As well as being stressed from having too many responsibilities, you can also feel the pressure from not having enough to do. Times like this can occur during your job if you are having a particularly slow day and have already finished your work. These feelings are heightened if you don’t have many hobbies in your free time. You should try and find an activity you can do out of work such as reading or going for a run. Not only will these keep your brain active, they can also relieve symptoms of stress.
4. Your perception of a situation
Depending on your mentality, the way you perceive a situation might make you more stressed than others in your position. This can depend on several factors such as your self-esteem or how you process information. There is no wrong or right answer with how you look at something, but if you are someone that tends to see the negative side, you should always find someone to talk to about it.
5. Worrying about something
Being worried about something can be incredibly stressful. Much the same as the point above, if you are someone who perceives something in a certain way, you can struggle with worry more than others. You should always remember that no matter how big or small a problem might seem, your feelings speak louder than words. If you feel that your worry over something is causing you more stress than you can handle, you should make sure someone knows how you feel.
