Happy Tuesday!

You made it to Day 2 of the Stress Management Challenge. Today we are exploring stressors. First, we're going to begin by defining what a stressor is and explore some common stressors. 

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a stressor can be defined as, "a stimulus that causes stress." That was a simple definition! Now let's take it a step further and consider the current climate and some of the top sources of stress: inflation, gas prices, energy bills, grocery costs, supply chain issues, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. 

Beyond this current climate, here are some other common stressors that we may encounter daily  include: 

• Poor time management

• Lack of social support

• Unpaid bills

• Conflict with others

• Unplanned expenses

• The pressure of "making ends meet"

• School or work deadlines

• Toxic or high-pressure work culture

• Death of a loved one

• Work promotion

• Poor health

• Too much on your plate

• Children and Family

• Relationships Difficulties

Today, I CHALLENGE YOU to take 5 minutes to dig deep and list your stressors, then consider small changes that you can make proactively plan ahead or avoid those stressors you listed.

Have a fantastic day, 

Iyana