With the fast are pace of modern life, more and more people are living under great pressure. Some people are afraid of pressure. They think that the stresses and strains of work deprive them of joy and happiness. In their view, stressdoesharmtothem bothphysicallyand mentally. That is why they prefer something less competitive an dstrenuoust o something more demanding and challenging. Others argue that stress isn't as bad as it often supposed to be. Unless it is overwhelming, a certain amount o stress is vital to provide motivation and stimulation. With out stress, you mayslackoffandidleawayyourtime.Itgives purpose and meaning to an otherwise meaningless dulllife.Peopleunderstresstend to bring their potential into full play and to realize their goals. Inm opinion, w eshouldn' tescapefrom stress but to face it as it is. What we can do is to adapt othestressand toprofitfromitrather than to avoid .