Self Assessment Test Research Paper

The Self assessment test re assure me that I need to change some of my habits to be able to control my stress. I was surprised at the fact that my results told me I was at a high risk of getting ill in a near future due to stress. Most of my stress is due to my work schedule and the fact that I am resting very little and when I happened to have a day off I have to do something with the kids or house errands.
Stress can impact the body in manning different ways. From anxiety that leads to weight gain to eating disorders. Weight gain can cause diabetes, high cholesterol and conditions that will primary affect your heart. The lack of time which can use to eat at certain times or eat unhealthy because we are in a rush and this also affects our health. Stress can cause headaches and even strokes in worst case scenarios. Stress can also cause effect on the brain specifically the hippocampus nerve related to memory. Stress can make you anxious and fearful. (Psychology media suite [Video file]. (2008). I can recognize I have stress when my head starts to hurt. A busy schedule, lack of sleep and a tight schedule can …show more content…
If we can recognize the signs of stress we will be able to manage our emotions and turn it around into something positive that is going to keep us motivate to achieve all of our goals. Reducing our stress can help us better our relationship with our family members, coworkers and friends. High stress leads to bad moods and emotions and if we can control this our attitude towards others will be positive which will outcome in better relationships. Understanding psychology can help us change the way we view others and our environment. Knowing how to behave and how we can manage relations with others and emotions can lead to positive emotions that can motivate us to accomplish everything we set our minds too in our daily