Women and Stress

We have this lunch series at school where speakers come and talk about various topics. Today's talk focused on biological differences in the way men and women process stress. The speaker said that women can be 2-3 times more likely to feel stressed than men just because they are women. Brain imaging studies show that most women when presented with a stressor activate the left side of the brain. Men activate the right side of their brain more often. My stress level is usually very minimal. The speaker made a point that how we deal with stress depends on whether we think we have control on what is stressing us. I guess I am fortunate that I always feel that I can improve or leave a stressful situation. If I find myself in an unideal situation, I feel I can always correct my mistakes so things can get better next time. All I can really do is do the best that I can. I know for sure that God would not give me anything that I cannot handle. Everything will work out for the best in the end. Faith and optimism rules! :)