We all put up with a lot of stress, and we typically put up with it because it's worth it. For example, you may do extra work to help a loved one because that extra work translates into success for your loved one and good work that supports a positive relationship. This often occurs with the parent-child relationship. Moms and dads will put up with some stress because they know that in the long run, it's worth it to support their children's good living.
Sometimes stress we put up with finally comes to a breaking point. We may have put up with that stress time and again because we thought it was worth it, and then we realize it is not worth it anymore. You just don't want to allow your life to be stressed in that way anymore because there's no value in it. That's when you make a break and change your circumstances.
These breaks with regard to stressful situations can be small or great. For example, breaking a bad habit can relieve a lot of stress. This doesn't have to be a big deal, but can result in a positive change. On the other hand, there are big breaking points when you decide to leave a stressful situation, organizaiton, or activity that has a trickle down effect that's sometimes painful and hurtful since to leave means you have to leave some value and experiences behind. That can be difficult.
Every now and then we have to think about the stress we live it and decide what we're going to continue and what we are going to end, and as we think about this, we will consider our quality of life and the life we desire to live. Onward.