Life has become much more stressful compared to our parent’s generation. As a result, stress-related illnesses are increasing around the world. Why is stress such widespread in the modern world? What do you think can be done to overcome the problems caused by stress?

Stress 1harms us from withinslays us from the inside and can lead to personal, social, physical and psychological issues that drive us to the verge of 2collapsedilapidation. Stress and anxiety are far more severe and widespread 3inamong the modern generation 4than they were among our forefathersthan in their forefathers. The reasons for this crisis 5cancould be attributed to poor working conditions and the worldwide financial crisis. Several initiatives could be taken to address this problem. One of the primary reasons for the 6widespreadextensive stress-related problems in the modern era is the demanding and highly competitive work environment. Constant work pressure, deadlines, and job insecurity lead to 7longer working hourslengthier office hours, which leave little or no family or personal time. It disrupts our relationships, social life, and sleep 8patternspattern, and fosters unhealthy 9eatingdiet habits and sedentary lifestyles. For instance, with the ever-increasing working hours, employees sleep fewer hours than ever before, and the majority of them do not cook healthy meals at home. 10The final result is a more stressful life and deteriorating health conditions. Another reason for this horrendous problem is the global economic crisis and rampant inflation. As a result, many people find it extremely difficult to 11meet their living expensesmeet their expenses and often get trapped in 12debtloans and debts. 13Bankruptcy is increasing, and more people are trying to get a second job to support their lifestyle than ever before. The result is more depression and distress, 14which can even lead to suicidewhich even leads to suicides. As a solution to this social catastrophe, governments should enact laws to restrict working hours and push employers to improve the working environment for their employees. In addition, financial aid to needy people and mentorship and therapy programmes for 15people already sufferingalready sufferers are needed. Finally and most importantly, we, as individuals, have to be more prudent in our lifestyle 16choiceschoice, expenses, savings and retirement plans, and spend quality time with our 17familiesfamily to eliminate stress and tension. To give an example, even after having a busy professional life, people who choose to lead a healthy life 18tend tooften tend to suffer less from depression, anxiety and stress. 19So our choices matter. In conclusion, stress is a silent killer and impedes our performance, deteriorates our health and destroys our relationships. It is expected that individuals and governments will work hard to make a stress-free modern world for all.