“Stress manifests itself in a wide variety of ways. You may not even be aware that some of the behaviors and emotions you experience are related to stress,” (JKF, 2012, p.5).
Reviewing the list of stress symptoms in the chart below, how often did you exhibit these within the last month?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Headaches
Muscle tension
Neck/back pain
Upset stomach
Dry mouth
Chest pains
Rapid heartbeat
Difficulty falling/staying asleep
Fatigue
Loss of appetite or overeating
Lack of concentration
Memory problems
Jitters
Irritability
Short temper
Anxiety
Increased frequency of colds (over last 3 months)
Reflection Questions: Where did most of your answers above land to the right (stressed) or left (not stressed)?
Do you notice stress-related symptoms in your life?
Is there a particular time of day or day of the week in which you feel more stress?
Do your stress symptoms affect your [academic and/or job] performance or your quality of life?
What do you do to combat your stress?