Myths About Stress

You know how great it feels to clean out a cluttered attic, basement or closet. Give yourself the same treatment by blasting through stressors that can sap your energy.

Myth #1:
Everyone experiences stress the same way.

Reality: Stress is different for each person. What bothers one person may be fine for another - everyone responds to life events in his or her own way.

Myth #2:
All stress is bad stress.

Reality: Stress is a natural part of life. It encourages us to strive to improve and challenge ourselves. Managed stress is part of a happy life. It's mismanaged stress that makes you unhappy and “stressed-out.”

Myth #3:
I can't do anything about stress.

Reality: Just because stress is part of life doesn't mean you have to let it rule your life. You can learn ways to manage stress effectively.

Myth #4:
I feel fine so I'm not experiencing stress.

Reality: Take a step back and look at your habits. Do you tend to overeat and have trouble maintaining a healthy weight? Can you never find time to exercise? Do you smoke? Are you tired all the time? All of these can be signs of too much stress. Try tackling one lifestyle change at a time, and learn some stress management techniques that can help you along the way.

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