Homework: Life Stressors Journal
IStress is a response by the body from demands placed on it and is incorporated into our lifestyle. Stressors come in two forms: eustress, known as good stress, and distress, known as bad stress. Both types of stress can result in a stress response. "In fact, 33% of college students reported that stress negatively affected their academic performance and resulted in a lower grade, dropped classes, or an incomplete" (Anspaugh, Hamrick, & Rosato, 2011, p. 312). In this journal entry, you will assess the amount of stress in your life and examine its effects on your health and wellness by completing the following tasks:
a) Take the Assessment Activity 9-1: Life Stressors.
b) Tabulate your results and write them down along with a brief assessment of your results to be used in your video journal.
c) Select one of the relaxation techniques that are listed in Chapter 9 of your text and practice the method.
In your video journal, address the following topics:
a) Were you surprised with your Life Stressors score? Why or why not?
b) What major stressors are impacting your wellness?
c) Which dimensions of wellness are impacted by stress?
d) Describe and demonstrate the relaxation technique that you tried in your video journal.
e) Do you think the relaxation technique you tried would be effective in reducing your stress level if practiced on a regular basis? Why or why not?
f) What are the major health risks and diseases associated with distress?
g) What two strategies that effectively deal with distress would you consider using on a weekly basis?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.