If you’re confused as to what stress is caused by, then you need to educate yourself as best you can. If you’re not properly educated on stress you’ll end up confused. Keep reading for a factual and helpful overview of what stress is and how it can affect you.

Do not constantly talk about “stress.” The word works only to constantly remind you how stressed you are; it becomes a new cause of stress. Using the word, either out loud or in your head, will just make you more stressed, so find a substitute and use it instead.

Animal ownership is wonderful for relieving stress. Studies have shown that petting a cute animal reduces stress levels in just a few minutes.

Write about the stress you are experiencing. Sometimes people feel stressed about a situation that they can’t reveal to others. In these cases, writing about the situation can be …