About Today: What's Your Stress Personality?

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor April is Stress Awareness Month, which is nearer and dearer to my heart than any official month, except maybe Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. (Which is also, coincidentally enough, in April. What a great time of year.) What's Your Stress Personality? Stress is a favorite topic for most people. On any given day, you'll hear at least six different people tell you that they're stressed out. But what does that really mean, anyway? And do we all experience stress in exactly the same way? 10 Ways to Relieve Stress Self-Hypnosis for Stress Reduction See More About:  personality tests  self tests  stress relief How Is Stress Affecting You? The thing is, stress isn't necessarily bad for you. Some kinds, like eustress, make life fun and interesting. Other types, well, let's just say they're not going to help you meet your health and fitness goals. Can Stress Make You Sick? Healthy Habits for a Low-Stress Life See More About:  types of stress  chronic stress  stress and health How to Manage Job-Related Stress For many of us, work is a major source of stress. (Also, unfortunately, a major source of rent and food, leaving us with fewer options about said stressor.) How Do You Relieve Work-Related Stress? Health Careers and Work-Related Stress See More About:  job stress  personal problems at work  job-related problems How to Become an Optimist One thing you can do to lower your stress level: Learn to think positively. How Attitude Relates to Stress How to Improve Your Life With Positive Self Talk See More About:  optimism  positive thinking  healthy habits Today Ads Stress Coping with Stress Stress and Anxiety Burn Out Stress Stress Und Burnout Featured Articles Should Schools Ban Cell Phones? How to Bake a Potato Spring Getaways in the Southeastern US Make Ballpark Treats at Home SAT Scores for Top Public Universities Follow Us on Facebook   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement