CAUSES OF STRESS
Explore the Major Causas of Stress in Our Lives
Stress comes from work, relationships and money, along with less obvious sources. Knowing where yours comes from is the first step to reducing it.
THE BASICS
What Are Common Causes of Stress?
Common causes of stress include job pressure, money problems, health issues, relationship problems, major life changes and over-commitment. Environmental factors such as poor sleep, a poor diet and no time for rest add to the load. Identifying your triggers is key to managing stress.
Key factors leading to stress
- Work pressure, including deadlines and job insecurity
- Cuestiones financieras, such as debt or household budgeting
- Preocupaciones de salud, for yourself and for loved ones
- Desafíos en las relaciones with partners, family or friends
- Cambios importantes en la vida, such as moving, a job change or bereavement
- Dificultades en la gestión del tiempo and feeling overwhelmed
- Factores ambientales, such as a chaotic or unsafe area
KNOW YOUR TRIGGERS?
Not sure which cause hits you hardest? Take the Escala de estrés percibido to see how stressed you feel, then use the guides below to find your sources.
SEVEN SOURCES OF STRESS
Find What Is Weighing on You
Each guide stands on its own. Start with the cause that feels closest to home.
RELATIONSHIPS
Estrés relacional
Conflict, poor communication, divorce, and the strain of parenting or family problems can keep your stress response switched on.
WORK
Estrés organizacional
Long hours, tight deadlines, difficult management and constant change are leading drivers of burnout and health problems.
SCHOOL
Estrés académico
High expectations, competition and fear of failure put students under pressure that shows up in sleep, focus and health.
SOCIETY
Estrés social
Peer pressure, social expectations and fear of missing out can leave you feeling inadequate and isolated.
MONEY
Estrés financiero
Debt, job instability, too little savings and low wages are among the most common worries people report.
HEALTH
Estrés relacionado con la salud
Worry about existing conditions, fear of future illness and a hard-to-navigate healthcare system can all feed stress.
MEANING
Estrés existencial
Struggles with purpose, identity, mortality and meaning can create an unease that is hard to put into words.
PRÓXIMO TEMA
Síntomas del estrés
Now that you know where stress comes from, learn how to recognize it in your body, mind and behavior.