Stress Management in the Workplace and in Personal Life
Self Assessment
For this assignment, you will begin by completing the Self-Assessment Activity.
PDF version of the Self-Assessment Activity
From this self-assessment, address the information below in your essay.
What was your score for the 6-month category and the 12-month category? What types of events and common stressors qualified as stressors in your life? What types of events and common stressors qualified as stressors in the workplace?
How can you apply stress-reducing techniques in the workplace and in your personal life to help reduce your level of stress?
Describe a mitigation plan you can use when you encounter stressful situations in the future.
Think of a time in your workplace where diversity or ethics were in the spotlight. Was this more or less stressful for you and the organization?
Your paper should be a minimum of two pages in length. Use your textbook and at least one outside resource to support your essay.
Please include in-text citations within your essay and a references page at the end, both in APA Style formatting.
Stress Management in the Workplace and in My Personal Life
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My score for the 6-month category was 250 and for the 12-month category was 400. The types of events and common stressors that qualified as stressors in my life included changes in finances and job loss. Other stressors were changes in family size, marital status, death of a family member or close friend, health problems, and concerns about children or other family members. The types of events and common stressors that qualified as stressors in the workplace included changes in work responsibilities, changes to work schedule, changes in job security, changes to the work environment, changes in team dynamics, and changes to job expectations.
To help reduce my stress level, I can apply stress-reducing techniques in the workplace and my personal life. Stress ought to be managed systematically. Stress management is identifying, understanding, and managing the stress that comes with life (Lopez-Gonzalez & Rocha, 2020). In the workplace, this includes taking regular breaks, setting realistic goals, finding ways to be organized and efficient, practicing relaxation techniques, and asking for help from coworkers. In my personal life, this includes engaging in physical activity, getting adequate rest, eating a nutritious diet, engaging in leisure activities, and building a support network. Besides, in the workplace, I can practice deep breathing exercises, take regular breaks, practice mindfulness, and relaxation techniques, and prioritize tasks to help manage my workload and stay on top of deadlines. In my personal life, I can pract...