Causes Of Stress: Do They Even Exist?

I used to think there were too many causes of stress in my life and that they were asking to much of me. It seemed like there was something at every corner, waiting for me as I approached.



Why did I have to keep experiencing the same episodes of stress all the time?

Why weren't my efforts to deal with stress effective? What's wrong with me?

Am I destined to always be miserably controlled by stressful situations?

Common Causes

• Job change
• Recent move
• New child
• New marriage
• Tragic injury or event
• Physical or emotional trauma/abuse
• Loss of job/house
• Loss of loved one
• Dealing with change (in general)

I was able to overcome much of that depression and stress by renewing my mind and forming a strong relationship with the Lord. But then our lives changed drastically. Going through probably the toughest and longest trial of my life and dealing with change drove me back to poor stress management.

The bible talks about trials as times of testing to build our stamina, character, and patience. God knew what I needed and my trials certainly have done their good work in my heart and mind.

I have had a few distinct revelations concerning how to deal with stress. Those revelations of my power to choose my response to my "buttons" being pushed lead me to conclude that there aren't really stressors, only situations and how we respond to them.

It may sound like just another cliche, but once I worked that truth into my daily life, things began to *click* and I was able to handle previously stressful situations with exceptional ease.

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