Mental Strength and Resilience
Stressors Are Universal
Everyone Experiences Stress
All people experience:
- Stressors — challenges or problems
- Distress — negative feelings associated with stressors
Common Sources of Stress
Long workdays, increased deployments, and financial issues are just a few of the conditions that cause stress.
Why Stress Is a Major Concern
Major Concern at All Levels
The frequency of stress and the significant negative effect stress can have on people and organizations make this a major concern for Airmen at all levels.
Stress as an Organizational Concern
Organizational Impact
As an organizational concern, stress can negatively affect:
- Performance
- Organizational effectiveness
- Mission accomplishment
Stress as a Personal Concern
Personal Impact
As a personal concern, experiencing stress over an extended period of time can lead to:
- Health problems
- Affect overall quality of life
The Imperative
Recognize and Manage
Therefore, it is important to personally and professionally recognize stress and learn how to manage it effectively.