B6 Major life events GapFill

Major life   challengesdisordersrelationshipsevents can be either predictable or unpredictable.  Predictable life events are events that most of us will expect to happen or actively  likeavoidregretplan within our lifetime.  These include events such as starting   schoolhobbiesretirementemployment or nursery, starting university or work, moving house, getting married, having and raising children and planning for   illnessretirementhobbiesdeath.  On the other hand, unpredictable events are usually unplanned or unexpected.  These can include an unexpected   hobbypresentpregnancyargument, illness or injury, divorce, sudden death or being made redundant. 

 PositiveScaryNegativeBoring life events may include things such as getting married or starting a new job, which can increase self-esteem and lead to feelings of security and happiness. On the other hand, life events can also have negative effects.  For example, a loss of income or a divorce could cause you to lose self-esteem.  A   hobbybereavementrelativeschool, an injury or a diagnosis of serious illness can cause a complete life change.  They can cause feelings of loss and grief and lead to depression and loneliness.  If an individual experiences many negative life events, this may lead to stress.  The Holmes–Rahe scale includes a list of negative life events that are linked to  stressabilitydeathmoney.