What is Tense?
There's a persistent physical and mental tightness that comes from sustained high-stakes work. Your body and mind are braced for impact and it's becoming hard to relax even when you have a moment to. This tension is a signal worth paying attention to before it escalates.
When you might feel tense
Tense is a specific form of under pressure, which itself is a type of stressed. You might experience this feeling in situations where stressed is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define tense.