1 - Can you differentiate between factors that we can control (health, attitude, cognitive appraisal, social support, and motivation) and those we cannot (stress duration, intensity, and predictability), and integrate this information to develop an effective stress-management program? In other words. . .how do we deal with what we cannot change? How do we deal with what we can change? Altogether, what is stress management?
2 - We usually are unaware of the power of our experiences as it relates to stress, yet as displayed in your writings, the influence of one's mental state on behavior and performance is significant. Now the question is if this stress continues, how might it affect your health in the future?
3 - Some people manage stress better than others. Is that due to their personality, or have they learned better stress-management techniques?