Stress is a feeling of emotional tension causing anxiety, worry and fatigue. It arises from pressures at work, home or socially, overwhelming one’s ability to cope, impacting mental and physical well being, requiring balance and self care.

Working women in India face numerous types of stress including – 

1. Working women face unique stresses by balancing work family responsibilities, gender bias, limited career advancement and societal expectations. This leads to anxiety, burnout and emotional exhaustion, affecting physical and mental health.
2. Women face family and social stress from expectations to prioritize caregiving, manage household chores and meet societal norms. This includes pressures from in laws, parenting responsibilities and maintaining relationships, causing emotional overload.
3. Women’s personal stress stems from self expectations, body image concerns, reproductive health issues and safety worries. Additionally pressures to balance independence, relationships and identity contribute to anxiety, self doubt and emotional exhaustion.
4. Women face societal and cultural stress from patriarchal norms, gender roles and expectations. This includes pressures to conform to traditional beauty standards, marry and prioritize family over personal goals, causing feelings of suffocation.
5. Women experience health related stress from menstrual issues, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause. Additionally body image concerns, nutrition pressures and limited access to healthcare contribute to physical and mental exhaustion, impacting overall well being.

Effective stress management involves identifying triggers, setting boundaries and practicing self care. Techniques include deep breathing, exercise, meditation and time management. Prioritizing sleep, healthy eating and relaxation helps maintain balance, boosting resilience and overall well being.