Take a Deep Breath and Manage Your Stress

 Question: Identify the true statements about stress.Life events such as marriage and divorce are common sources of stressResistance to stress is a coping mechanism, but it's not sustainableProlonged exposure to stress can lead to physical illnesses such as heart diseaseQuestion: Which statements about stress are true?Burnout is likely to occur when stress is experienced over time and is left untreatedDuring the resistance phase of the General...

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Strength under Pressure: Building Perseverance and Resilience

 Question: What strategies could be used to persevere in the face of setbacks?Asking a trusted colleague for helpSeparating accomplishments from failuresStepping back and recalling your original valuesQuestion: How can you persevere in the face of setbacks?Reaching out to a mentor for guidance and helpFocusing on small wins to build confidenceReminding yourself of your original goals and valuesQuestion: How can perseverance and resilience contribute...

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Sharpening Your Focus to Stay on Track

 Question: What are some activities that reflect best practices for regular maintenance of your time management system?At the end of each day, list the specific tasks you need to do the next dayEach week, ask yourself four questions about your focus, progress, and task completionIf a task is still important but no longer high priority, reschedule itEvery hour, ask yourself, "Have the last 60 minutes been productive?"Question: Which actions illustrate...

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Embracing Change at Work

 Question: Match the stages of emotion to the corresponding reactions to organizational change.Passive acceptance- People stop resisting the change - They stop resisting and assume that the change will happenShock - People are neither negative nor positive about the change - They feel numb about the changeAnger - People argue against and complain about the change - They resent the change and resist itDenial - People...

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Remaining Tactful and Diplomatic under Pressure

 Question: What are some techniques for remaining tactful and diplomatic in difficult situations?Actively listening to the other person and tuning into their emotionsConsidering who you’re talking to and the impact of your words on the overall encounterAssuming positive intentions in the other person’s action and treating them as you’d want to be treatedQuestion: What techniques can you use to address a challenging issue tactfully with your...

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