Definition of Stress

Executives and the stress Factor
Definition of Stress
Stress is an experience. Psychologists have noticed that to a large extend it is out perception that determines a stress to be eustress or distress. Instances of executive stress are rising rapidly in today’s fiercely competitive business environment. The technology and competitive environment has made it more stressful where senior executives combat mental and physical exhaustion.
We all experience stress at some point of time or the other. when we cannot manage our physical, psychological and sociological demands we are said to be under stress. Factors that make us stressed are stressors. Stress becomes negative or positive depending on how we perceive it and how much it effects us.
Stress is not caused my external stimuli but our interpretation of it example speaking in public can stressful to some one but motivating for the other person.
Before me try to distress ourselves we should be able to able to find out these are the few symptoms and signs of stress.

Few symptoms of Stress
Fatigue, cynicism, losing temper, frequent gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, losing or gaining weight, depression, distrust ,shortness of breath, feeling of helplessness, feeling anxious, feeling moody, low self esteem, fear of failure, worry forgetful ness etc.