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Styles Imagine life without stress! Even though stressors can't be eliminated from our lives, we can identify the events in our lives that cause a stress reaction and practice coping strategies. In separate columns, list all the positive and negative stressors that you are currently experiencing. Beside each stressor, list your current method of "dealing" with them. Are your coping strategies different for negative stressors than for positive stressors? If so, why? 1. After identifying common stressors in your life (Question #1), review the emotional reactions discussed in your text. Which of these do you experience? Which reactions are the most damaging to you? Which would be the easiest to change? Research your campus and identify what resources are available to help you deal with stress. 2.Explanation / Answer
1.According to Dr.Selye (Selye is often considered the "father" of stress research) from an article - stress reduction and management
Eustress, or positive stress, has the following characteristics:
Motivates, focuses energy
Is short-term
Is perceived as within our coping abilities
Feels exciting
Improves performance
Distress, or negative stress, has the following characteristics:
Causes anxiety or concern
Can be short- or long-term
Is perceived as outside of our coping abilities
Feels unpleasant
Decreases performance
Can lead to mental and physical problems
Positive stressors in daily life
Negative stressors in daily life:
I think the coping strategies are same for positive and negative stressors . Better to stay motivated and feel relaxed rather than staying packed with all problems . Staying calm helps us to relieve from stress. Calm mind gives plans for solving the problems.
2. I undergo all the stressors mentioned above.
Staying insomniac is the damaging experience I personally undergo.
I overcome the situation by meditation and learning which improves my self efficacy and self confidence.