Stress is defined as “the body’s natural response to the changes and hostilities which occur in life” (dictionary.reference). I think that stress can be a positive inducement resulting in an alertness that keeps people in tune with their surroundings and circumstances. But if the person doesn't know how to handle it well or can’t control the different situations it can be negative. Stress is actually a normal part of life. At times, it serves a useful purpose. Stress can motivate you to get that promotion at work, or run the last mile of a marathon. But if you don't get a handle on your stress and it becomes long-term, it can seriously interfere with your job, family life, and health. "Situations, circumstances or any stimulus that is perceived to be a threat is referred to as a stressor, or that which causes or promotes stress" (Brian Luke Seaward). In other words, the causes of stress are known as stressors and there are literally hundreds of different types of stressors. Any event in life that a person finds threatening, difficult to cope with or causes excess pressure can be a potential cause of stress. It is important to bear in mind that stress is an individualistic, subjective experience and therefore what one person finds stressful another may not. Stressors can be broken down roughly into either external, internal or both. However, it is “the daily hassles rather than the major life events that affected us the most” (Dancing 'Round the Handbags, 2012, P.92). Life events do not occur every day, but daily hassles do; it's the constant, daily frustration caused by these hassles that cause us the most stress, because they occur so regularly and therefore can undermine our health. Big stressors include money troubles, health, too much responsibility, job issues, relationship conflicts, and major life changes such as the loss of a loved one. Smaller stressors such as long daily commutes, rushed mornings, having to giv