The Stress Bucket

The word 'stress' is commonly used to mean the overwhelming feeling of anxiety we experience when problems or pressures are just too great and we don't think we can cope.
A moderate level of stress can be useful in situations where we need to perform well such as working to a tight deadline or competing in a competition.
The point at which we might start to struggle is very personal - everyone's perception of what is stressful is different and everyone has different problems and demands.
Watch this animation of the 'stress bucket' - the water being poured into the bucket represents stress. Too much stress and the bucket fills up and overflows.
www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/stress