Stress Project
Trace W. Gierisch
Definition of Stress
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.
Causes of Stress
- Being unhappy in your job
- Having a heavy workload or too much responsibility
- Working long hours
- Having poor management, unclear expectations of your work, or no say in the decision-making process
- Working under dangerous conditions
- Being insecure about your chance for advancement or risk of termination
- Having to give speeches in front of colleagues
- Facing discrimination or harassment at work, especially if your company isn't supportive
People who have dealt with Stress
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan, also considered the Greatest President in U.S. History. He had to deal with the stresses that were the Soviet Union, Iranian Hostage Crisis, and the poor economy at the time. On June 12th, 1987 he did the unthinkable. He called out Mikhail Gorbachev. By the end of his Presidency, he fixed the economy, made Iran release the hostages, and basically ended the Soviet Union
George W. Bush
George W. Bush had to deal with the unrest of 9/11 and it wasn't an easy decision to send troops to the Middle East. He had a short amount of time to react and in my opinion he handled himself very well in that time of depression.
All of Us
Most of the students in Byron Nelson are dealing with some type of stress. Even if you pretend it isn't there, it will still cause you to be stressed.
Ways to Deal with it
- Exercise regularly. Physical activity plays a key role in reducing and preventing the effects of stress.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Reduce caffeine and sugar.
- Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
- Get enough sleep.