Now-a-days everyone seems to be talking about stress. The term is discussed not only in our daily conversation, but also on radio, television, in newspapers, magazines, and in conferences etc. Different people think about this term in different ways as stress is experienced from a variety of sources. Stress is a part of day-to-day living. Stress is an unavoidable phenomenon in human life. Stress is physical, mental and chemical reasons to circumstances that frighten confuse and irritate. Job-related stress is an important factor in teacher’s motivation and retention. Teachers are the real builders of the nation. Teaching is one of the most significant and visible profession in the world. In the present complex and competitive environment stress level is increased among school teachers due to various reasons. Besides that, the large number of students in a classroom, packed timetable, uneven duties, uncomfortable working conditions, co-curriculum activities, meetings, in-house trainings, courses to attend extra classes and the unnecessary amounted paper work are some of the main contributions to the increased causes of stress among teachers. In short, in almost all human activities, people experience stressful situations and sometimes feel that their own occupation is most stressful. Samples are collected from 150 respondents of teachers working in school. The reliability and validity of the scale was tested using the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient test shows that 0.87 is highly reliable. Present study is an empirical study and is exploratory in nature. Collected data were arranged in logical of sequential order to analysis the data, percentage analysis, Friedman rank test and correlation test has been applied. The study can be taken as a guide for further improvement and strategies can be changed and developed as the environment is dynamic. Keeping ready well ahead, taking rest, avoiding strenuous posture, taking balanced diet, walking, using sleeping pills and hot water therapy were practiced by the teachers when they were physically stressed. Offering prayer, positive thinking, working in-group, avoiding painful reminders, delegating the tasks and listening songs were practiced when they were mentally stressed.

Stress, Causes of Stress, Physiological, Psychological, Work Environment, Coping mechanism to overcome stress

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