Is Stress Self Imposed?

Sometimes stress is self-imposed, such as when we put pressure on ourselves to perform perfectly in every situation. Other times, stress comes from the outside, and we have no control over it. Regardless of its origins, however, stress can take a serious toll on body, mind, and soul.

Is stress self inflicted?

Stressors — the factors that generate stress — take three fundamental forms: Internal: These stressors are primarily self-inflicted (e.g., perfectionism), based on self-imposed expectations, values, or standards that you or others believe that you “should” or “must” maintain.

How do you deal with self-imposed stress?