Stress is the force applied to an object. In geology, stress is the force per unit area that is placed on a rock. This is called confining stress. Compression squeezes rocks together, causing rocks to fold or fracture (break) (Figure below). Compression is the most common stress at convergent plate boundaries.

The right answer is high temperature and high confining pressure. Three important parameters must be considered when applying stress-strain concepts to materials of the Earth’s crust: temperature, pressure and time.

BEHAVIOURAL SIGNS

1. No time for relaxation or pleasurable activities.
2. Prone to accidents, forgetfulness.
3. Increased reliance on alcohol, smoking, caffeine, recreational or illegal drugs.
4. Becoming a workaholic.
5. Poor time management and/or poor standards of work.
6. Absenteeism.
7. Self neglect/change in appearance.
8. Social withdrawal.

Those aged 18-33 years old suffer the highest levels of stress in the nation, according to the American Psychological Association (APA). In a gauge measuring stress, the millennial generation scored a 5.4 (on a scale of 1 to 10), compared to the national average of 4.9.

Examples of life stresses are:

• The death of a loved one.
• Divorce.
• Loss of a job.
• Increase in financial obligations.
• Getting married.
• Moving to a new home.
• Chronic illness or injury.
• Emotional problems (depression, anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, low self-esteem)

Examples of positive personal stressors include:

• Receiving a promotion or raise at work.
• Starting a new job.
• Marriage.
• Buying a home.
• Having a child.
• Moving.
• Taking a vacation.
• Holiday seasons.

The top five most stressful life events include:

• Death of a loved one.
• Divorce.
• Moving.
• Major illness or injury.
• Job loss.

The 6 Most Common Stressors

• You are frequently late.
• You are often angry or frustrated.
• You are unsure of your ability to do something.
• You feel lonely.
• You are burned out.
• You are overextended.
• OVERALL STRATEGY: My favorite strategy that applies to all of these categories is to change your passwords.