Stress may be defined as "a state of psychological and / or physiological imbalance resulting from the disparity between situational

demand and the individual's ability and / or motivation to meet those demands." Stress is often termed as a twentieth century syndrome, born out of man's race towards modern progress and its ensuing complexities.

- BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

1) Organizational Stress :
a) Career Concern b) Role Ambiguity c) Rotating Shifts d) Lack of Participation in Decision Making e) Work Overload f) Working Conditions g) Interpersonal and Intergroup Conflict

2) Non-Organizational Stress :
a) Civic Amenities b) Life Changes c) Frustration d) Caste and Religion Conflicts e) Personality

Insomnia Loss of mental concentration Absenteeism Depression Substance abuse Extreme anger and frustration Family conflict Migraine, Headaches and back problems.

Some amount of stress is essential for us to excel in life. This is good stress or EUSTRESS But when stress is too much then it reduces performance. This is bad stress or DISTRESS

Positive stress Results

Enables Concentration

Increases Performance

Energizes You Into Motion

Negative Stress Results

Loss of motivation

Reduces effectiveness

Physical, mental, and behavioral problems

The only difference between a diamond and a lump of coal is that the diamond had a little more pressure put on it. ANONYMOUS