Reference no: EM133892650 , Length: 3 pages
Assignment:
Stress can be an everyday part of our lives from work, school, and family obligations. How we cope with the negative effects of stress can have an impact on our overall well-being. Complete the How Do You Cope handout and discuss your predominant coping strategy. Define stress and discuss the negative and positive effects of stress on overall well-being. Research a specific coping strategy and reflect upon how it may be effectively utilized in the stressful situations you may face. How does your chosen coping strategy impact the effects of stress? Be sure to include a brief reflective personal conclusion.
Examples of coping strategies to research include, but is not limited to:
• Transcendental meditation
• Mindfulness
• Yoga
• Medicinal solutions
• Guided imagery or visualization
• Aromatherapy
• Diaphragmatic exercises
• Journaling
• Loving-kindness meditation
• Physical activity or exercise
• Social support
• Self-care activities
• Effective communication techniques
• Time management strategies
• Diet and nutrition
Requirements
• Length: 2 to 3 pages (not including Title and References pages)
• Title page
• 1-inch margins
• Double spaced
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• Running header in the upper left of all pages
• Page number in the upper right of all pages
• Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
• References page (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson)