Daily Hassles

Definition

These are minor irritations or annoyances that occur regularly in everyday life and can accumulate over time to cause stress, such as traffic jams, misplacing keys, or dealing with difficult individuals at work.

Related terms

Uplifts: Positive experiences that have the potential to make us happy and counteract the effects of daily hassles.

Stressors:

Specific events or chronic pressures that place demands on a person or threaten their well-being.

Chronic Stress:

Long-term stress resulting from persistent situations.