摘要：The article discusses the problem of stress and the possibilities of its effective management. The author presents definitions of stress, presents stressful situations and explains why not all difficult situations become stressors. The article describes people’s characteristic reactions to stress and lists symptoms of stress. It indicates that one’s well-being and functioning depend on the level of stress and discusses the consequences of stress. The author explains how to cope with stress, characterises stress management strategies and points to the need to take preventive actions to eliminate excessive psychophysical overload and to create adequate health and safety conditions in one’s work environment as these elements are frequent sources of stress and stressful situations.
