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Most of the time you feel:

                 •  Stress of not getting good marks in exams.
                 •  Stress of not being selected for inter school events.
                 •  Stress of deadlines approaching and work not being completed.
                 The experience and effect of stress vary from person to person. Some of the common signs of stress are:
                 •  Lack of sleep                                    •  Loss of appetite
                 •  Restlessness and anxiety                         •  Loss of interest and focus
                 •  Frequent headaches                               •  Memory loss
                 •  Frequent mood swings                             •  Social withdrawal or isolation

                 We all face good stress and bad stress in our lives. Good stress, also known as “Eustress”, occurs when we are
                 excited. Our heart beat faster, and we feel a rush of hormones in our body, but it is not dangerous for us. We also
                 feel this good stress before a public performance, ride in water parks, or when the exam result is declared. This
                 kind of stress keeps us lively and excited in life. So in the short term, stress can have a positive impact on us, and
                 our behaviour.
                 Eustress motivates us to achieve more, but when the duration of stress increases for a long time then, it takes the
                 shape of bad stress, which may cause physical or mental health problems. Exam stress, for instance, is beneficial to
                 you since, it helps you stay alert and study for the test; however, chronic stress can lead to health problems such
                 as headaches, nausea, and fainting during the test. Thus, stress management is crucial to success in life.


                         Stress Causing Agents


                 Stress is inevitable in life. Since you can't avoid it, the only way to get rid of it is to work on the agents that cause
                 stress:
                 •  Mental: When you are unable to cope with the mental pressure, it causes mental stress. For example, you may
                   face a situation when you are not prepared for a stage performance, etc.
                 •  Physical: Issues related to the general well-being and health of an individual can lead to low self-esteem and
                   cause stress.
                 •  Social: Social stress often arises from navigating significant              Mental
                   relationships and managing one’s social status. It can also
                   stem  from  challenges  in  cultivating  healthy  connections
                   with those around you.                                                       Stress
                                                                                 Physical      Causing        Financial
                 •  Financial: Stress related to money or unplanned saving and                  Agents
                   expenditure  of  your  income. This can  be  a  lack  of money
                   to buy things of your choice, worried about more expenses
                   made,  don’t  have  money to  buy  the  comforts  or  luxuries               Social
                   of life.

                         What is Stress Management?



                 Stress Management is a method, or a technique used to make changes in your lifestyle, thoughts, and emotions
                 that help you relax your mind and body to minimise the effects of stress. If the stress is too much in life, then it
                 may lead to serious health issues, so effective stress management techniques can help you overcome these issues
                 and manage your long-term and short-term goals effectively.
                 To manage all types of stress in life remember the ABC of stress management, originally created by psychologist,
                 Dr. Albert Ellis. This technique helps you analyse the three aspects of a situation that causes stress:

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