MODULE: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

WHAT CAUSES YOU TO “LOSE YOUR COOL”?

Instructions: We all have certain things, situations, or people that cause us to
lose our composure from time to time. Determine what causes YOU to “lose
your cool” by completing this activity. When you begin to identify your
stressors, you can become skilled at preventing negative consequences.
Place an X next to each factor that causes you stress. There are blank spaces
provided so you can add your own.
______ being late ______ losing something valuable
______ too much homework ______ parents fighting
______ speaking in public ______ getting detention
______ babysitting ______ your job
______ going to the dentist ______ taking tests
______ arguments with friends ______ video games
______ restrictions at home ______ using a computer
______ chores ______ closed-in spaces
______ lack of sleep ______ commercials
______ no date for a dance ______ interruptions while busy
______ pimples ______ getting an injection
______ physical education class ______ arguments with parents
______ math class ______ fight with boyfriend/girlfriend
______ English class ______ losing
______ other class ______ careless drivers
______ boredom ______ slow drivers
______ rude people ______ loud people
______ no money ______ baby crying
______ no transportation ______ disrespectful children
______ playing on a sports team ______ a friend betrays yo
______ not being included in a sports
team