What Causes Stress? : Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers
What Causes Stress? : Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | If you have an exam the next day or an important presentation and you feel completely unprepared for it, you may find yourself nervous, restless, and unable to sleep; that is stress. Stress is the feeling that your body and mind experience when you face pressure, challenges, or situations that feel difficult to handle. It usually happens when demands seem greater than your ability to cope. Similarly, if unexpected guests arrive while you are busy, you may feel rushed, tense, and overwhelmed trying to manage everything at once. This response is linked to the body’s fight-or-flight response , which releases hormones that make you more alert but also anxious. In simple terms, stress is the body’s natural reaction to pressure or sudden demands. While a small amount of stress can motiva...