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Stress management: Know your triggers

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The kids are screaming, the bills are due and the pile of papers on your desk is growing at an alarming pace. The doorbell is ringing. And you can't find your glasses or your cellphone. It's undeniable — life is full of stress. Understanding the types and sources of stress — short term and long term, internal and external — is an important part of stress management. So what stresses you out?