Self-Assessment Exercise
The purpose of this Assignment is to develop self-awareness of stress reactions on an individual basis. Please note that the exercise is part of the Final Project: Designing a Stress Management and Prevention Program.
Directions: Your Assignment should be at least two full double-spaced pages in length, using size 12-point font in Word format. Be sure your paper is well written in paragraph form, with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. You may use external sources in addition to the required unit Readings. Cite any external sources used.
Go to Doc Sharing and download the Self-Assessment Exercise Template [Word document] to your computer. This template is to be used for all self-assessment exercises. Answer the following questions:
1. The circle is a universal symbol of wholeness as recognized by many worldwide organizations. It is also referred to as a mandala - circle-shaped objects symbolizing unity. Construct your own mandala emphasizing the components of mental, spiritual, and physical and emotional wellbeing in order of importance to you. Yours might be evenly spaced or more heavily weighted to one or another wellbeing. One example can be found on page 28 within Seward's digital book; or page 22 of the print version. To make your own mandala in Microsoft word, click on "insert" in the tool bar, click on chart, choose "pie", fill in the excel part of the chart; click save and insert into your paper.
2. Describe each of the four areas of the model and discuss why each area is important to balancing your wellness and stress levels.
3. What is one environment in which you live or work that fosters a balance of your wellness paradigm? Why?