The skills taught in this study unit will benefit everyone. Everyone deals with stress—both goodand bad—everyday. This study unit will teach you how to apply stress-reducing techniques totense situations. In this study unit, you’ll learn how to bring your blood pressure, heart rate,and breathing patterns back to a natural, balanced state of relaxation during stressful times.You’ll discover there are many productive ways to cope with stress.Much of the stress in our lives seems to stem from having too much to do in too little time. Inthe second half of this study unit we’ll help you determine ways to better manage that all-important treasure, time. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your time by discovering theimportance of planning, goal setting, and analyzing your time usage. You’ll learn how tochange those habits that are preventing you from using your time most effectively.After completing this study unit, you’ll be able to
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Describe the art of relaxation
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List commonly practiced stress-reduction techniques that should be avoided
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Discuss effective stress management coping strategies
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Identify common stressors and symptoms of stress
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List tips for dealing with emotional and social stress
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Define the basic philosophy of mental health
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Explain the importance of setting lifestyle and lifetime goals
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Determine how you spend your time
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Eliminate time wasters
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Eat, sleep, and exercise to increase your energy
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Set goals and determine priorities
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Establish efficient, effective daily routines
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