We all end up dealing with the most common causes of stress at some point in our lives. Knowing how to control the stress we feel and deal with it head on, is something we shall look at in this post.
For some of us, the causes may be so tangled, that managing the stress itself with the help of a support network is the best way forward.
However, for many, the stress does have a direct cause that we can address directly. Many people will find relief in addressing the source of their stress. For that reason, let’s look at some of the most common causes of stress and what we can do to address them.

Not having any time for yourself
Swamped, slammed, snowed under, having a lot on your plate. Words used far to often by a lot of people at the moment. Modern life has become increasingly busy and many of us have trouble keeping up with everything.
Whether that be work schedules or family commitments, finding time for ourselves can be tricky. The constant juggling of everything can become too much and the stress of it all can become unbearable.
This is where knowing how to manage your work and personal life comes in very handy! Realising you don’t have to do everything all at one will help you free up some much needed time to spend on yourself.
A good starting point is grabbing your puffer jacket, wrapping up warm and heading outside. Whilst it maybe cold outside at the moment, there is nothing like a brisk walk to blow away the cobwebs. Whether you work from home or in an office, grabbing some time to go for a walk on your lunch break will help to reduce your stress levels.

Pressure at work
If work is causing you undue stress, it may be time to consider what your priorities are and what they should be. Taking on overtime work too often has been shown to be one of the greatest causes of work-related stress.
However, in the current financial climate, you may feel you have no choice but to work extra hours. This can have and adverse effect on your work and personal lives as you will have lower energy levels and will be irritable.
Since the Covid pandemic, employee well-being has been paramount and companies are very adaptable to employees needing time out. When you feel it is all getting a bit too much, take time to focus on yourself and avoid burn out to help reduce your stress.

Money worries can cause stress
Financial stress is all too real and is affecting too many of us right now. Dealing with money stress will be different for each person, but the cost of living increases are starting to affect most households in the UK.
As the cost of good such as food, energy bills and petrol continue to rise, you may find yourself becoming weighed down with the constant price increases.
If you are struggling to refuel your car to attend your office based job, speak to your boss about working from home several days a week. It maybe possible to save money on car running costs and be more productive with your working hours as you will not have to travel.
Looking at other ways of becoming more financially secure, such as budgeting and investing, will improve your ability to deal with financial stress in the long term, too.

You are unable to sleep well
Sleeping when stress is keeping you up at night can be hard for a lot of people. You may find that you simply can not switch off from the things you have to do and any worries you may have. Studies show that the most common causes of stress, featured in this article, will result in sleepless nights.
Every adult human needs 7-9 hours sleep a night. When we don’t get the duration and quality of sleep that we need, it can do a lot of damage to how our body deals with stress.
Creating an organised bedtime schedule and using sleep clocks to make sure you wake up at the right time can be enough to start making a difference.
Your physical health also impacts your mental health. Getting regular exercise and eating more healthily have been shown time and time again to improve our body’s ability to respond to and deal with stress.
If stress is keeping you awake, adding some exercise into your daily routine may help you to sleep soundly.

Job insecurity
Another major concern linked to both our work and our money worries is that more people are becoming increasingly concerned that their job might not be there for them in the future.
There is some truth to that, as well. Increasingly, people build careers not just in one company, but by hopping from position to position, marketing themselves upwards.
Similarly, there are more freelancers in the “gig economy” than ever. If job insecurity is a concern, then it may be worth investing time and money into becoming more financially independent.
Investing your money, even a little at a time is one way. Otherwise, you can invest your time by looking at going into freelance work yourself, so that you’re able to sustain yourself even if you don’t have the same job tomorrow.

Bereavement and loss can cause stress
From the loss of a family member to the loss of a job, any major negative lifestyle change can come with some profound effects on your mental health.
For emotional pain that profound, then the best solution is to talk about it. Whether with the support network you have in your own life or someone professionally trained to help you work through your emotions.
There are tips such as coping with grief and loss that can help you process your own emotions. Which in turn will help reduce the amount of stress you are under as you cope with the loss.
Final thoughts on dealing with the most common causes of stress
It is very important to identify and manage any stresses in your life. Dealing with the most common causes of stress that we experience one by one can help us to overcome the burden we feel. By learning how to control our reactions, we can better deal with stressful situations.
There are many resources available to help you learn how to manage your stress. Seek out help if you feel like you are struggling to cope with stress on your own.
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There are some great ideas here to deal with common stresses. I am less stressed now knowing that my stresses are very common and not just stressing for me! Thanks for this post.
Thank you for your kind words Catherine! I hope the tips help!x