7. We can do many different things (other than relaxation techniques) to help us eliminate, reduce and modify the stressors in our lives. First, we can avoid unnecessary stress. As I made the 2x2 box of changeability and impact/importance, it was easy to see what is stressing me out most and how much control I have over each of these stressors. To avoid unnecessary stress, I can pick my environment and learn to say ‘no’ in certain situations. By putting myself in places and situations that I know we can handle, I will be able to reduce the amount of stress I feel. Second, I can change the situation. To do this, I need to be more willing to compromise, display better time management, and express how I am truly feeling, instead of keeping it
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The general adaptation syndrome describes the three phases in which stress takes its toll on the body. Stage one is the alarm reaction. In this stage, several body systems are activated, including the nervous system and the endocrine system. Following their activation is the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal systems. All of these senses become alert until the danger is over. Stage two is the stage of resistance. In this stage, the body tries to go back to a state of physiological calmness by resisting the alarm. Because the perception of the threat still exists, the body continues to stay activated, just at a lesser intensity than during the alarm stage. Some organs may still be working overtime and enter the third stage. Stage three is the stage of exhaustion. Exhaustion occurs when at least one of the organs targeted by specific metabolic processes can no longer meet the demands placed upon it and fails to function properly. This can result in the death of the organ and maybe even the death of the organism as a …show more content…
Over the years, I have always placed a great deal of pressure on myself to succeed in everything I do. My parents taught me how to set my goals high and instilled in me a great work ethic. Because of this, I continually hold myself to very high standards, because I know what I am capable of. When I don’t achieve these goals or perform to my highest potential, I take things to heart. This can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety in my life. For example, one of my goals entering my sophomore golf season last year was to win the conference and advance to the national tournament. My dreams seemed to be becoming a reality after the first two GPAC tournaments; I was tied for first and put myself in great position to accomplish some pretty awesome things. But when spring season came around and I competed in the GPAC tournaments, I didn’t perform well, and I ruined any chance I had at achieving that goal. I experienced a great deal of stress and anxiety from this event. Physically, I had trouble sleeping at night and had a loss of appetite. Emotionally, I continually worried about all the people I had let down and had difficulty seeing the positives. Mentally, I had a great deal of self-doubt and criticized myself. Behaviorally, I tended to avoid people and made more mistakes in living out my everyday life. To help cope with this, I spent a lot of time self-reflecting, working to remind myself that this failure doesn’t define my worth. Along with that, I used the support
The general adaptation syndrome describes the three phases in which stress takes its toll on the body. Stage one is the alarm reaction. In this stage, several body systems are activated, including the nervous system and the endocrine system. Following their activation is the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal systems. All of these senses become alert until the danger is over. Stage two is the stage of resistance. In this stage, the body tries to go back to a state of physiological calmness by resisting the alarm. Because the perception of the threat still exists, the body continues to stay activated, just at a lesser intensity than during the alarm stage. Some organs may still be working overtime and enter the third stage. Stage three is the stage of exhaustion. Exhaustion occurs when at least one of the organs targeted by specific metabolic processes can no longer meet the demands placed upon it and fails to function properly. This can result in the death of the organ and maybe even the death of the organism as a …show more content…
Over the years, I have always placed a great deal of pressure on myself to succeed in everything I do. My parents taught me how to set my goals high and instilled in me a great work ethic. Because of this, I continually hold myself to very high standards, because I know what I am capable of. When I don’t achieve these goals or perform to my highest potential, I take things to heart. This can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety in my life. For example, one of my goals entering my sophomore golf season last year was to win the conference and advance to the national tournament. My dreams seemed to be becoming a reality after the first two GPAC tournaments; I was tied for first and put myself in great position to accomplish some pretty awesome things. But when spring season came around and I competed in the GPAC tournaments, I didn’t perform well, and I ruined any chance I had at achieving that goal. I experienced a great deal of stress and anxiety from this event. Physically, I had trouble sleeping at night and had a loss of appetite. Emotionally, I continually worried about all the people I had let down and had difficulty seeing the positives. Mentally, I had a great deal of self-doubt and criticized myself. Behaviorally, I tended to avoid people and made more mistakes in living out my everyday life. To help cope with this, I spent a lot of time self-reflecting, working to remind myself that this failure doesn’t define my worth. Along with that, I used the support