Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone when changes occur, resulting in physical, emotional, and intellectual responses. Everyone has different stress triggers, and it can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

• Major life changes: such as moving to a new home, getting married, or losing a job.
• Work-related stress: such as having a heavy workload, working long hours, or being unhappy in your job.
• Financial problems: such as having an increase in financial obligations or experiencing unexpected money problems.
• Relationship difficulties: such as going through a break-up or divorce.
• Family problems: such as caring for an elderly or sick family member.
• Internal or self-generated stress: such as worrying excessively about something that may or may not happen or having irrational, pessimistic thoughts about life.
• Discrimination, hate, or abuse: which can cause stress and anxiety.
• Traumatic events: such as natural disasters, theft, rape, or violence against you or a loved one.

Stressful situations can be different for everyone, and how stressed you feel in different situations may depend on factors like how comfortable you feel in certain types of situations, what else you are going through at the time, your past experiences, and how these affect the way you feel about yourself, the resources you have available to you, such as time and money, and the amount of support you have from other people.

Stress can have a significant impact on your physical and mental health, and it is essential to manage it effectively. Stress management training can help you deal with changes in a healthier way.