Turning points come all throughout life. For some it can be as simple as getting a car, for others it can be the decision to get clean(from drugs or alcohol). I cannot say I know much about them, but I do know that everyone experiences them.
Recently I realized my life is at a turning point. I just got a key to the house, my own car and many other responsibilities. More responsibility is always a part of growing up, sometimes it can seem like more of a burden though. As life moves on, we are constantly faced with new challenges and new things to cause us stress. The key to all of this is to not let it get to you. Stress affects all walks of life, just check out these facts:
-An estimated 86% of the adult population believes that psychological stress exists.
-84% of males surveyed and 88% of females surveyed reported having experienced stress. 40% of those surveyed reported that they experience at least a moderate amount of stress during an average week.
-Among those surveyed, 83% of the college graduates, 71% of the high school graduates and 50% of those persons with less than a high school degree reported having experienced stress.
-63% of the blue collar workers, 83% of the professionals, 71% of those unemployed, 67% of the homemakers and 79% of the white collar workers reported having experienced stress.
-Of those who reported having experienced stress, 35% believed that stress had a negative impact on their lives. 33% said stress had not had any affect on their lives.
-Professionals reported illness due to stress more frequently than any other occupational group (23%). They are followed by part-time employees (21%), unemployed persons (21%), white collar workers (20%), homemakers (18%), blue collar workers (13%) and retirees (9%).(healthguidance.org).
There are many things in our lives that cause stress. From school and work to family and friends the list can go on to Pluto and back. This week, take time for yourself. Go for a walk, read a book, take time for you and lessen your stress level. You will not only feel better, but those turning points in life, will be a little less..... stressful.
