Identify stressful situations in your life:
- Family
- Work
- School
- Social life
Identify and explain your response to stressful situations:
- Family
- Work
- School
- Social life
What are some different types of responses to stress?
- Unhealthy: get angry, throw things, curse, overeat, drink alcohol, sleep, withdraw, spend time alone, avoid the situation or persons, refuse help
- Healthy: go for a walk, listen to music, talk to a friend, seek help from a counselor, join a support group, exercise, read a book, meditate
Explain your response to stress
- Reflect on whether or not this has been effective for you in the past.
- Select a stress management style that would be more effective for you and identify how you would use it with family, work, school and in your social life.
