A) Stress Management Assessment After redoing the Stress Management Assessment tests from Chapter 2, there was a decrease in my stress levels, except for school, probably due to finals and my self-esteem/weight gain, but overall most results stayed the same. Reviewing my results from the first verses the second time I took this assessment, I concluded, by looking at my vitals, that I need to relax more and breathe a little slower. It also showed that I need to work on my health in regards to…
management has improved from these mindful skills. 80% of participants believed that there were also significant changes in their students from bringing the new skills into the classroom. For example, the students were able to calm themselves in times of stress, and there was a visible increase in happiness throughout the classroom. These students appeared more relaxed and focused post mindfulness activity in their…
STRESS MANAGEMENT ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE 1. Stress is life. Stress is anything that causes mental, physical, or spiritual tension. There is no running away from it. All that matters is how you deal with it. If you feel depressed, you are not alone.. However, here are some tips that can help from a spiritual perspective. (a). Ask Him (Allah ) He Listens: DU`A : Turn each anxiety, each fear and each concern into a Dua (supplication). Look at it as another reason to submit to God and be in Sajdah…
Stress is the emotional and physical way that we respond to pressures. It is what we feel when we are given more than what we think we manage, when we have little, to no control. It creates vulnerability and perceived threats. Stress can harm a healthy body; it is linked to heart disease, obesity, and constipation. Addictions, such as smoking, drinking, and drug abuse are related because it is a temporary relief of stress although, it does not make stress go away. “Stress, Portrait of a…
6. If my friend was experiencing a great deal of stress issues, I would suggest a few things to her. First, I would encourage her to reduce the amount of caffeine, sweets, and fried foods she is consuming. These foods and drinks can trigger and aggravate stress, causing her to be more anxious and compounding the problems. Second, I would suggest for her to drink more water, eat a “rainbow of foods,” and attempt to consume some food every four hours. Drinking more water hydrates the body and…
mind sound familiar? These symptoms are signs of stress. The cause of stress is often known; the severity of keeping it under control is less acknowledged. Stress is not something that should be ignored. Studies show that prolonged stress is detrimental to the body and the mind. For this reason, it is imperative to bring awareness to how stress affects both the body and the mind and how to keep it under control. When the body remains under stress for long periods of time the brain reacts;…
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…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a familiar expression to me. Differently from the U.S, where PTSD can be related to psychological scars of the war(s), Brazil has its’ rates most associated with street violence and crimes, and this became a trigger to increase mental health issues all over the country. However – despite being acquainted with the theme – it was only after reflecting on Chapter 5, the lecture and the readings, that I realized the difference between Acute Stress Disorder…
The mind is a fortress keeping the living organism stable from psychological stress; however, when overwhelmed, the normal state of consciousness deteriorates causing the mind to endure severe distress. As demonstrated in various psychology experiments such as the Stanford Prison Experiment, enduring such distress can dissect the mind, causing an individual to hallucinate and even endure physical demands. An unfamiliar tedious journey can invoke psychological stresses worrying about…
While preparing to deploy, during deployment, and returning from deployment, Leaders and Soldiers can get stressed out as mentioned in the previous paragraphs. All are challenged with getting the mission done. There are plenty of threats that prompt stress in the military. These threats while deployed are the enemy, being in a different environment Soldiers are typically not used to, subpar living conditions, being away from family, or being restrained to the perimeter of the base. Although…