Stress is everywhere. It's at school, at home, at work and even with friends. Whether caused by external forces or internal conflicts, stress most of the time has a negative impact on a person and must be managed. However, there are times when it can have a positive effect, such as improving productivity. Creating balance in your life is the key to living a healthy and productive life. If balance is not present, there can be negative consequences physically, emotionally and mentally. Stress is pressure or tension placed on a material object. (“Stress”) Stress can be caused by situations that cause a person to feel pressured, make life choices, go to college, buy a house, etc. Stress can also arise when a person feels threatened or when something dramatic happens in their life. ("What is stress?") The causes of stress are different for each person and generally depend on one's perception of what is happening. Physical stress is often at the heart of the problem. If one does not try to reduce and eliminate physical stress, negative physical stress can cause many problems. Stress is a physical response to negative events that occur in a person's life. "The body's response to stress can increase your strength and endurance, speed up your reaction time. And improve your concentration, preparing you to fight or flee..." ("Stress") Too much stress can turn into negative physical stress, which can lead to terrible things. According to the American Psychological Association, “more than 94% of adults believe that stress can contribute to the development of serious illnesses.” Physical stress can lead to physical symptoms, such as colds, chest pain, nausea and stomach pain, lack of sleep... middle of paper ......help from others. (“Stress, positive or negative?”) You must also learn to talk to yourself in a positive way so as not to reduce your self-esteem. One may also need “emergency stress stops” to help them in an instant. stress to relax and breathe deeply ("What is stress management") A person should also find pleasure in their life, stop constantly looking at the "to-do list" to see what is then to his agenda and should take a break. Stress is a constant part of life. It may be caused by an inner conflict or by something happening around you. Too much negative stress can hurt you physically, emotionally, and mentally. on themselves and leads them to lead a productive life and perform better. Finding the right balance between a productive and healthy lifestyle is crucial in life..