Stress arises from an emotional response to events that causes the individuals adversity in most of the cases. Generally people believe the stress is an outside force, but in real sense it emanates from one selves that has an effect on the body or mind. It has an adverse impact on the physical, emotional, and mental health of the individual which reduces the person’s ability to perform well in his or her daily life. Stress is a dynamic condition in which a person is faced with constrains and strains. It will not take the form of stress unless it is admitted. It is widely believed that it always leads to a negative impact, but in many cases it acts as source of deep inspiration to work. In that sense, stress is a tension which leads to action and performance. This study focuses on the stress of the school teachers in Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi district of Tamilnadu. It identifies various problems encountered by the teachers in their academic and in family life, and addressing the issues by applying remedies available.