Stressed out is a common phrase these days. While some stress is healthy, unwanted stress can be harmful. Basically, stress has been defined as a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. It is your body's response and a wway of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. However, stress overload may pose a wide variety of negative symptoms that may include memory problems, poor judgement, being anxious, moodiness, irritability, aches and pains, changes in eating behavior, sleeping problems, and among others. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.