Financial stress and its effect on marriage

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Financial stress and marriage A  healthy marriage is good for a couple’s mental and physical health. In Western cultures like the US, more than 90 percent of people marry by age 50 however about 40 percent to 50 percent of married couples in the US end up in divorce. And one of the leading causes of divorce is financial stress. Actually some even claim that financial stress is the number one cause of divorce and divorce is also the number one reason for people filing bankruptcy. How exactly does financial stress affect a marriage? Effect of Financial Stress in a […]

Natural Ways to Reduce Stress

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Stress is very wide spread today due to our busy lifestyle and poor eating habits and although it’s normal to feel stress or anxious from time to time, if you feel anxious without a reason and if these worries persist and affect your day to day life, you may have generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms may include restlessness, feeling tense or on edge, irritability, impatience, or poor concentration. People may also notice changes in their physical health such as headaches, jaw pain, muscle tension, difficulty falling or staying asleep, dry mouth, fatigue, chest tightness, indigestion, bloating, excessive sweating and headache. This […]

Coping With Stress

Stress can come from a variety of different sources. It is pretty much impossible to get through life without experiencing it at some point. Ultimately, life without stress would be extremely boring. Stress is a by-product of change, and change, even when difficult, is what makes life exciting and challenging. Of course, some changes can create too much stress. If such stress isn’t dealt with in a positive way, it can lead to serious physical and emotional problems. To not let stressful situations get out of hand, it is important that you, your parents, and other adults in your life […]

Why Cope With Stress?

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<div style=”margin: 15px; float: left;”> </div> An assignment or deadline can cause stress for one person and be a challenge and motivating factor for another. Some people view stressors as challenges rather than obstacles. These people probably have a positive attitude, and they are able to work out satisfactory alternatives to problems. They probably feel as though they are in control of events. Some people can find good even in a situation they don’t like, such as a job. If you have ever had a bad day, when everything seems to go wrong, you may notice that some of the […]