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Stress relates to our ability to deal with pressure. Pressure comes in many forms. Pressure enables us to push ourselves towards achieving goals and can be a positive motivator for action. However, in the modern world there are many factors which can have detrimental effects. Stress is a symptom of pressure and is the inability to cope with adverse or demanding circumstances. Stress manifests in a variety of ways, and how it affects our physiological, emotional, and mental state depends on pre-learned coping mechanisms, personality types, self-esteem, and cultural influences. Changes in weather and metabolism may also have an effect. Stress may occur when meeting new people, or when creativity is stifled, and a person gets bored. Stress can also occur if a leader doesn’t get to lead, or a follower is forced to lead. Understanding your own triggers is vital to combating the effects of stress.
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