Stress Essay, Research Paper

Title: DON T LET STRESS OVERTAKE YOUR LIFE. LEARN HOW TO COPE WITH IT.

Topic: The Effects of Stress

Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of stress and its symptoms, and how to overcome this problem.

Thesis statement: I would like to share my research on a major problem: Stress and its symptoms; and I will state some techniques to overcome this problem.

INTRODUCTION

Credibility Material: Are your muscles always tense? Does your jaw feel tight and ache? Do your teeth hurt? Do you easily get frustrated? If yes, STOP; I will teach you ways to overcome the symptoms of stress.

Thesis Statement: Today I will be sharing to everyone the symptoms of stress, and I will state some easy ways to confront this nightmare once and for all.

Preview: We need to be aware that some effects of stress are: exhaustion/fatigue; inability to concentrate;

sleep disturbances; increased anger;

headaches; decreased emotional control;

weight changes; increased interpersonal conflicts;

and health problems.

BODY

I. Stress has always been a normal part of life. It helped to motivate and energize people. Some stressors are positive events others are negative. Too much stress though can be indeed harmful. It is very important to develop daily coping strategies to deal with stress so it does not build up into overload.

A. What make stress? this is the normal part of life,

B. Causes the problem- sleep disturbances and increased anger

C. How to overcome stress- positive self-talk, acceptance and relaxation

II. People who have trouble with stress

A. How to know if you are stressed

1. Muscles are always tense

2. Trouble remembering things

3. Easily getting frustrated

4. Trouble sleeping

5. Worrying about things constantly

B. So what is the cause of this problem?

1. Financial problems

2. Self- critical; no-self esteem

3. Work

4. Feeling powerless

5. Dating

6. Being perfectionist

C. How to overcome stress in your everyday life.

1. Develop a support system- Talk with friends; see a counselor

2. Change your attitude- find your positive side

3. Positive self-talk- talk to yourself and understand who you are

4. Practice acceptance- accept things that cannot change

5. Learn to relax- meditation, yoga, and quiet time

6. Laugh- do something fun; read a joke book; watch a funny movie

7. Get a hobby- Play is as important as work, it brings balance to life.

III. Overview of the situation

A. Analysis of the solutions

B. My personal suggestion

Summary statement: In conclusion, stress helps to motivate and energize each individual. Desired or not, stress is part of everyone s life

whether we are happy or sad. Sometimes trying to defeat stress can be very hard, but in order to confront this problem, people need to be self-aware that it exists, and try not to be self-critical. A positive attitude is needed to accomplish the goal of being stress-free.

Concluding remarks: Research conducted by Woolfolk and Richardson in 1978 further confirmed that hypertension, health problems, and sleep disturbances are highly related to the amount of stress a person is subjected to. In stressful times, individuals are often displeased or angry with something. However, there are usually limited channels in which people can express their views. Since opinions, views, and feelings cannot always be expressed to anyone to change the current situation, there would be an accumulation of anger and frustration within the individual. Up to a certain point, the anger would be released, usually at the wrong person or time, such as colleagues, clients, or family members. This symptom has a tremendous impact on society because there is a potential that it may hurt other people

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