Stress is a normal part of our day-to-day lives. It's all around us, from pressures at work, to traffic, to over-run schedules. A little stress is a good thing; it provides the motivation to charge ahead through the day. But too much stress is counter-productive. How do you ride the wave of "good stress" without wiping out? First, understand your stressors.
Stress affects each of us differently. What is good stress for one person may be bad stress for another. Retirement, empty nesting, starting a new job, public speaking, hosting a party, preparing a meal from scratch—from major events to small, the situations that make some wring their hands, make others brim with excitement.
Ask many people what makes them stressed and they'll tell you, not having enough time in the day. Managing time smarter is one way to take away some stress. Smart time management means choosing priorities and putting important things first.
One stressor many can relate to is mealtime-preparation. A recent online survey1 of American families showed that more than 70 percent experience some sort of stress associated with dinnertime. Key challenges for these families were deciding what to make, preparing and cooking the meal, and worrying about having the right ingredients.
Do you experience mealtime stressors? Does the "what to fix?" question nag at you? Finding solutions to these and other mealtime issues can help take away some unneeded stress in your life. Pinpoint your "daily meal stressors" by taking our quiz.
