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FEBRUARY 17: SGW and LOY campuses are open. All teaching and research activities, as well as all services are maintained on Monday, February 17, 2025.

FEBRUARY 17: SGW and LOY campuses are open. All teaching and research activities, as well as all services are maintained on Monday, February 17, 2025.

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Examples of stressors

Just about anything can cause stress. Here are some examples of different types of stressors.

Source: Health Services

A stressor is an event or situation that causes stress. Just about anything can be a stressor as long as it is perceived as a danger. (Remember: Stress is a response to danger. No danger ... no stress!)

Below are some events or situations that can cause stress.

Physical environment

  • Bright lights
  • Noise
  • Discomfort due to excessive heat
  • Discomfort due to excessive cold
  • Weather
  • Traffic

Social/relational

  • Rudeness or aggression in others
  • Conflict with others
  • Not spending enough time with important people
  • Lack of social support
  • Loneliness

Financial

  • Taxes
  • Unpaid bills
  • Unplanned expenses
  • The pressure of "making ends meet"

Organizational

  • Overly restrictive rules or regulations
  • School or work deadlines
  • Pressure to pass a course or get a good grade
  • Aggressive or high-pressure work culture

Life events

  • Death of a loved one
  • Losing a job
  • Illness
  • Starting university
  • Work promotion
  • Birth of a child
  • Marriage
  • Winning the lottery

Lifestyle choices

  • Not enough sleep
  • Too much caffeine
  • Too much alcohol
  • Drug consumption
  • Poor time management
  • Poor diet

Physiological

  • Poor health
  • Physical illness
  • Pregnancy
  • Injury



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