Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life.
A certain amount of pressure is healthy, but in excess, can become debilitating and lead to:
Tiredness and lack of energy
Inability to work effectively due to lack of concentration
Breakdown in relationships at work (and at home)
Decreased motivation and interest
Physical illness, resulting in absenteeism e.g. digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome high blood pressure and coronary disease chronic back problems headaches and migraines reduced immunity to viruses.

CHECK YOUR STRESS LEVEL

Every year we encounter life-changing events that place us under stress.
But just how much stress can a person handle before their health starts to decline?

The Holmes-Rahe Scale works by adding up the stress units assigned to events experienced in a previous year.

A score of 300 or more means you have an 80% chance of developing a stress-related illness; 150-299 puts the risk at about 50%; while less than 150 puts you at low risk.

Life Events Life Crisis Units

Death of spouse

Divorce

Martial separation

Jail term

Death of close family member

Personal injury or illness

Marriage

Fired at work

Marital reconciliation

Retirement

Change in health of a family member

Pregnancy

Sex Difficulties

Gain of new family member

Business readjustment

Change in financial state

Death of close friend

Change to different line of work

Change in number of arguments with spouse or partner

Mortgage over $100,000

Foreclosure of mortgage or loan

Change in responsibilities at work

Son or daughter leaving home

Trouble with in-laws

Outstanding personal achievement

Wife begins or stops work

Begin or end school

Change in living conditions

Revision in personal habits

Trouble with boss

Change in work hours or conditions

Change in residence

Change in schools

Change in recreation

Change in church activities

Change in social activities

Mortgage or loan less than $30,000

Change in sleeping habits

Change in number of family get-togethers

Change in eating habits

Vacation

Christmas alone

Minor violations of the law

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