Identify Your 15 Early Warning Signs Of Stress
March 9, 2009
Simply speaking, stressors can be defined as that which produces stress. Any factor that disturbs your sense of well-being. Stressors can range from illness, financial concern and emotional turmoil.
Indentifying warning signs is critical in that it allows you to be proactive when dealing with stress. It will serve as your starting point for gauging your stress level. It can also monitor your ability to balance your life.
Without identifying these signs you risk long term negative impact on your physical and emotional health.
Early Signs include:
- Headache
- Sleepless nights
- Difficulty in concentration
- Short tempered
- Upset stomach
- Dissatisfaction
- General malaise
- Irritability
- Exhaustion
- Weight gain or loss
- Increase use of alcohol or drugs
- Memory problems
- Unable to relax
- Feeling overwhelmed
- unhappiness
Now that you have identified some of the warning signs of stress that has a negative impact on your persoan and prefessional life you can be more prepared to be proactive. The emphasis here is to empower you to make the necessary adjustments to maintain a sense of balance and well-being.
