As a kid I realized I was a worrier. Yes, stress is what you make of it. But even knowing that, it's hard to just say, "OK I won't worry about it".
In 1976 I took a 90 degree turn in 3rd year engineering at Waterloo Canada. That school term I withdrew while in the top 13 percentile and I had less than 10% attendance. Able but unwilling. I was very depressed. I knew I would rather have a minimum wage job but do something I enjoyed, like hang gliding. My parents freaked out royally. I felt truly free for the first time in my life.
I took a couple or 3 "jobs" near Montreal but eventually hitchhiked my way with $80 in pocket to another country (Calif USA) and worked off the radar mowing lawns and delivering newspapers, for several years due to no legal way to work. But that was, to me, far less stressful than doing 9 to 5 in an engineering office.
The play (hang gliding) eventually evolved into pay by the mid 80s and now at age 55 I can afford to retire if I so chose. But I just can't stop flying so the income and fun is likely to continue a few more years. Many of my engineering classmates have spent their lives playing musical chairs with jobs and unemployment. Some are very happy. The trick is to look inward to know your real desire and have the courage to do it.
YMMV. :thumbup: