Read “Chapter 11: Working Toward Wellness,” pages 339-372.
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What are your major sources of stress? What types of problems do these create for you?
My major sources of stress would my bills, son, and work. These sources cause a nervous breakdown. I tend to feel a lot of power falling upon me and a nausea feeling rush through my body. It all starts from work. If I do not achieve the right amount of hours; I become short on my bills and my son needs. It’s a very heavy load when you are the man of the house and have to be the main provider. My wife works as well but she’s not the one who supposed to take care of these problems.
What are you currently doing to manage the stressors in your life?
I start planning and managing my hours at work. I try to pay something on my bills so I want fall behind. Every time I have extra money I apply it to bills so my wife will never have to worry about anything. I than start counting keeping an estimate amount on my son’s items so I know when exactly he needs something.
Select two stress management strategies from the chapter that you would like to try and explain how they may be helpful to you in dealing with stress. (Hint page 356 in text)
I would improve my problem solving skills.
Work with an expert.
Associate with people whom you enjoy and who support you. Learn and practice relaxation or meditation skills. Engage in a vigorous physical exercise that is convenient and pleasurable.
Provide examples of each stress management strategies from the chapter that you would like to try.
I would