Take a Deep Breath and Manage Your Stress

 

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Identify the true statements about stress.

• Life events such as marriage and divorce are common sources of stress

• Resistance to stress is a coping mechanism, but it's not sustainable

• Prolonged exposure to stress can lead to physical illnesses such as heart disease

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Which statements about stress are true?

• Burnout is likely to occur when stress is experienced over time and is left untreated

• During the resistance phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome, your body dedicates more resources to your immune system, a reaction that is unsustainable in the long run

• Major changes in your life are common triggers for stress

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Rodrigo was contributing in a meeting when a couple of his colleagues started to laugh out loud. Embarrassed, Rodrigo stumbled over his words and hurried to finish.

Sequence examples of how Rodrigo can manage his reaction to reduce stress using the ABC model.

• Rodrigo realizes 

• Rodrigo examines

• Rodrigo decides

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Marie is stressed out. She is supposed to be hosting a board meeting in a couple of hours, but her assistant, who is meant to be accompanying her to help, hasn't showed up yet. Even though they still have plenty of time, Marie is getting angry with her assistant.

Sequence examples of how Marie can manage her reaction to reduce stress using the ABC model.

• Marie realizes 

• Marie re-examines

• Marie recognizes

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Which statements accurately describe burnout?

• In addition to work and lifestyle–related factors, personality traits can contribute to burnout

• Mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion accompany burnout

• Continuous exposure to stress can cause burnout

• Using stress management techniques when symptoms first appear can help avoid burnout

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Which examples demonstrate actions or strategies that can help you cope with stress?

• Dave asks his manager about a difficult situation he's facing; to his delight, the solution was pretty simple.

• Latondra has noticed that since she started meditating, she has more patience and inspiration.

• Julia approaches Kyle about his problem, restates the issue in her own words, and asks for his input on how to resolve it.

• Quan has established a regular bedtime and has started eating better.

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Lisa was promoted despite the fact that she's the youngest – and newest – member of her team. Instead of feeling happy because of the promotion, Lisa gets really stressed out – she thinks her colleagues will be jealous and won't want to work with her.

How might Lisa apply the ABC model to change her way of thinking, overcome her negative thoughts, and improve her response to this situation?

• Reassure herself that her promotion was well-deserved, based on her merits and qualifications, and that her colleagues will recognize this.

• Acknowledge that she's feeling stressed because she's worried her colleagues will react badly to her promotion.

• Ask herself: "Am I a mind reader; how do I know they'll be jealous?"

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Omar is studying for a very important certification exam. He's waiting for his babysitter to get to his house to care for his children while he attends his study group. She's late, and Omar is starting to feel angry and anxious. He's worried that missing the study group will mean certain failure.

How can Omar apply the ABC model to change his thinking and improve his response to this stress-inducing situation?

• Tell himself that he's a quick learner, and even if he does miss one study group, he can easily make up for it.

• Ask himself "How do I know missing one study group will cause me to fail the exam?"

• Recognize that the source of his anxiety is his belief that he'll fail his exam.