Discussion Topic
You are learning the importance of stress management this week. The focus is on self-improvement—including building a support system, working on self-care, and resolving issues to reduce stress. In this discussion, you will unpack problem-solving strategies, explore how you approach challenges in school, and, ultimately, deal with undue stress. Part of your challenge is figuring out how you can best combat stressors. The other goal is for you to develop an understanding of how having a support system also helps relieve the burden of stress. You’re not on this journey alone. The article 16 Effective Stress-Management Activities and WorksheetsLinks to an external site. has interesting ideas and activities to combat stressors. Once you’ve read the article, consider how you can improve your approach to stress management.
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- Describe a potential problem or challenge you might experience in school. Explain how you could use two specific problem-solving strategies to tackle this challenge (Remember to use your textbook and the resources above as references).
- Now that you understand the differences between good and bad stress, what are two strategies from the article will you use to realistically improve your stress response and cope with stress the best? Explain how they apply.
- Forming positive relationships helps you create the right support system to battle stressors. What are two specific steps you can take to form those positive relationships?
- What role (if any) might effective communication play in problem solving, combatting stress, or forming positive relationships?
In your responses to your classmates, address the following:
- What did you learn about the different types of stress?
- How does your approach to stress differ from your classmates?
- How have you enhanced your understanding of problem-solving?