
When Small Stresses Lead to Big Problems
HBR IdeaCast
The Impact of Micro Stresses on Our Lives
Micro stresses are brief interactions that happen throughout our day, which our brain rarely recognizes but still impacts our body significantly./nMicro stresses come from connections in our personal and professional lives, draining our capacity, causing emotional distress, and challenging our identity./nStudies show that micro stresses can cause physical effects such as higher blood pressure and an increase in calorie consumption leading to weight gain./nCumulative micro stresses can lead to burnout, which can have a profound effect on the trajectory of people's lives in the long run.
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