Thoughts That Cause Stress

Awareness of Stressors

Sometimes, an awareness of our major stressors helps us cope with stress itself. Major stressors in your life probably include some of the following:

• people
• money
• work
• body
• mind
• leisure
• perceived loss

Thoughts That Cause Stress

Furthermore, it’s helpful to be aware of thoughts that can cause you additional stress. Here are some example of stressful thoughts:

• Making mistakes is terrible.
• It is essential to be loved by everyone.
• I must always be competent.
• Every problem has a perfect solution.
• If others criticize me, I must have done something wrong.
• I can't change the way I think.
• I must rarely show weakness or cry.
• Strong people do not ask for help.
• Everything is within my control.
• Other people should see things the same way I do.
• People should do what I want because they love me.
• The world ought to be fair.