Wikipedia had described stress as a biological term for the consequences
of the failure of a human or animal to respond appropriately to
emotional or physical threats to the organism, whether actual or
imagined. It includes a state of alarm and adrenaline production,
short-term resistance as a coping mechanism, and exhaustion. Common
stress symptoms include irritability, muscular tension, inability to
concentrate and a variety of physical reactions, such as headaches and
elevated heart rate. Stress can impact your body in many ways and cause
a wide variety of symptoms.
 Just decor picture.Here are some of the most common changes
in attitudes and behavior that people experience when they are under
great pressure which I’ve extracted from a very practical book Minimize
Stress, Maximize Success, effective strategies for realizing your goals
by Clare Harris (2003). Which ones apply to you?
- being irritable and snappy with colleagues
- coping at work but taking it out on loved ones at home
- sudden explosive temper although you’re usually a calm person
- becoming perfectionist – `good enough” just won’t do
- avoiding challenging tasks – doing small, unimportant things instead
- finding multi-tasking hard – having a pressing wish to have a single
focus
- becoming distant and avoiding contact with workmates
- becoming hypersensitive to criticism
- trying to do everything yourself
- feeling panicky
- feeling tearful
- relying on alcohol
- overdosing on junk food, chocolate or coffee
- wanting to walk away from your work, when you used to enjoy it
- working longer hours without feeling you’re getting anywhere • going
over and over things relentlessly in your mind
- waking in the night with a head full of work
-Source : Jazmanie
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