I disagree with the "Thinking Break" for this section. It said that you should be transparent about stress in both your personal and professional life. This is not correct. I think that stress should not be transparent in your professional life. It is healthy for your friends and family to know of your stress levels so that they can help you cope with stress. But you should not be "transparent" about your stress at work. It is unprofessional for your students and boss to know that you are stressed. It is appropriate to speak with your boss about adjusting your work level to contend with your stress; but this is NOT the same as being transparent about your stress.