Friday, October 9
Note: All links described in the directions below can be found at the bottom of this page.
(1) What is Stress?
Visit Stress Site #1 and define the following terms in your own words:
-- stress
-- stressor
-- stress response
-- good stress (eustress)
-- bad stress (distress)
-- resiliency
(2) Are You Stressed?
Visit Stress Test A and Stress Test B and take each of the stress tests.
For each stress test, write in your notebook:
-- Which link (A or B) & name of stress test
-- A brief description (What kind of stress is being measured?)
-- Your score
-- Analysis of your score (What do they say it means?)
-- Evaluation of your score (What do you think? Do you agree?)
(3) Coping With Stress
Visit Stress Site #2 and list at least 12 ways you can build your resiliency
Visit Stress Site #3 and measure your resiliency (Write down the result in your notebook and describe what that means)
Stress Journal
Due Monday, October 19
For 10 days, keep a record of your stress:
(A) Every 1-2 hours throughout each day (wake to sleep), do the following:
1) Record the time of day
2) Rate the stress you feel (1-10)
3) Describe or indicate your current mood.
4) Rate how efficient you are being—are you using your time well?
Suggestions:
* Create a chart to collect this data
* Create a system of symbols/rating scales to answer #2-4 above (keep a key!)
* Consider adding a brief description of any particular events (to help with part B)
(B) Once each day complete the following:
1) Describe the event (WHAT?)
2) Describe when & where it occurred & who was involved
3) Describe what made it stressful - why did you choose the rating you did?
4) Describe how you handled the event
5) Did you tackle the cause or symptoms? Explain.
* Each reflection should be about 1/2 page in length
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