Pressure vs. stress

- When we come up against something new,…when we want to know something right now,…when we need a quick and easy answer,…what do we do?…We turn to Google.…We google it.…So, what happens when you google…best aways to deal with pressure at work?…You get a bunch of links to lists.…Strangely, most of the links…discuss how to deal with stress.…Some links will use the words…pressure and stress interchangeably.…So, are stress and pressure the same thing?…Definitely not.…

Let me show you what I mean.…Pressure is typically applied externally.…External parties apply pressure,…your boss, your family, your competitor.…They have extremely high expectations.…Maybe the situation is high in risk…or perhaps there is an opportunity for a big reward.…You feel like you barely have enough resources…to meet the challenge.…This is a high-pressure situation.…But how about stress?…Stress comes from the inside.…

It's often related to negative feelings,…personal fears and anxieties, doubt, anger.…It can be related to a lack of security,…not feeling like your job is secure,…