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.
Analogy
Imagine daily hassles as pebbles in your shoe. One pebble might not bother you much but imagine having multiple pebbles in your shoe every day - over time this becomes very uncomfortable!
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.
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