Managing Your Stress

Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 14
Lesson
Minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources
Instructions

Stress can be an everyday part of our lives from work, school, and family obligations. How we cope with the negative effects of stress can have an impact on our overall well-being. Complete the How Do You Cope handout Download How Do You Cope handoutand discuss your predominant coping strategy. Define stress and discuss the negative and positive effects of stress on overall well-being. Research a specific coping strategy and reflect upon how it may be effectively utilized in the stressful situations you may face. How does your chosen coping strategy impact the effects of stress? Be sure to include a brief reflective personal conclusion.

Examples of coping strategies to research include, but is not limited to:

Transcendental meditation
Mindfulness
Yoga
Medicinal solutions
Guided imagery or visualization
Aromatherapy
Diaphragmatic exercises
Journaling
Loving-kindness meditation
Physical activity or exercise
Social support
Self-care activities
Effective communication techniques
Time management strategies
Diet and nutrition

Writing Requirements (APA format)

Length: 2-3 pages (not including Title and References pages)
Title page
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Running header in the upper left of all pages
Page number in the upper right of all pages
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson)

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