Stress Management

Stress is a person's physical, mental, or behavioral reaction to a "stressor" or situation. Every stressor is a result of a perceived threat (real or imagined). Stress is also the body's effort to respond to change. It can affect your ability to perform your job or fulfill commitments in your personal life and may cause health problems. Job and personal stressors are the two main causes for workplace stress. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) defines job stress as "the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capa-bilities, resources or needs of the worker". This can lead to health problems, lowered productivity, increased absenteeism, and job injury.