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In the last 2 years, did any of the following happen in your life? Arguments with children Alcohol misuse Arguments Addition to family Bereavement Boredom Being fired at work Beginning or ceasing formal schooling Business readjustment Beliefs Birth of a baby (Normal) Birth of a baby (Conspiracy) Birth of a grandchild Conspiracy Change in living conditions Change in resources Change in number of arguments with spouse Change to a different line of work Change in eating habits Changes in residence Changing to a new school Change in number of family gatherings Career change Change in eating habits Change in number of marital arguments Change in work responsibilities Change in work hours, conditions Change in mosque, church activities Change in social activities Change in recreational habits Change in residence Change in family member’s health Change in schools Change in sleeping habits Change in the health/behavior of a family member Change in nature of work Children leaving home Caring for a chronically ill relative Commuting Conflicts with colleagues Car breakdown Chronic pain Death of close friend Damp conditions Drug misuse Difficult neighbours Death of close family member Divorce(Relevant to type of relationship) Detention in jail or other institution Death of spouse Death of close family member Delegation problems Difficult relationship with children Difficult relationship with parents Excess noise Excessive self criticism Excessive worrying Excess pessimism Excess anger Excess cold Expectations Excess/to little exercise Excess heat Excess caffeine Fear of crime Food, housing problems Fired from job Family member left home Gaining a new family member(ie.,birth,adoption) Gossip Giving talks/presentations Health worries Inconsiderate people Illness Increased care for elderly or ill person Jail term Job dissatisfaction Lack of sleep Loneliness Locus of control Low assertion Low self esteem Lack of relaxation Loneliness Low self esteem Low levels of assertion Living in an urban area Low social support Major change in number of family get-togethers Major change in sleeping habits (a lot more or a lot less than usual) Major change in social activities (________) Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation Major change in mosque, church or temple activity (i.e.. a lot more or less than usual) Major changes in working hours or conditions Major change in living condition Major change in responsibilities at work Misplacing keys Marital reconciliation Marriage (Describe) Marital separation Major business readjustment Marital reconciliation with mate Marriage(Describe) Marital Separation from mate Meal Preparation Major house renovation Made redundant Negative self talk Older adult moving in Office Politics Personal injury or illness People pleasing Perfectionism Poor diet Perception Perfectionism Pregnancy Personal injury or illness Pollution Problems with children People pleasing Personality Pollution Poor support/supervision Poor housing Partner with health problems Partner with alcohol/drug problems Problem neighbours Problems with relatives Problems with friends/neighbours Pet-related problems Problems resulting from bureaucracy Retirement from work Repeated conspiracies Revision of personal habits (dress manners, associations, quitting smoking) Role ambiguity Relationship difficulties Rude, aggressive, unhelpful people Relatives Rigid thinking style Racial harassment Racism And Discrimination Separation from loved one Surgical operation experienced by family member or relative Surgical operation on yourself Spouse stressor
Unforgiving attitude of a spouse Lack of proper communication between spouses Unable to find quality time for each other Extramarital relationships Step children Dealing with in-laws Repeated conpiracies (See conspiracies in detail) Spouse begins or ceases working Starting or finishing school Sexual Difficulties Sleep Problems Smoking Surgery Travel Trouble with in-laws Trouble with boss Trouble with in-laws Taking on a _________ (car,etc.,) Traffic jams Time pressures Trouble with boss Threat of redundancy Unrealistic beliefs Understaffing Unrealistic expectations Victim of crime Waiting Workaholic Work-related problems |
Daily Hassles Internal Stressors Physical Stressors Psychological Stressors Environmental Stressors Family Stressors |
Parental Stress |
Social Stressors |
* environmental stressors (elevated sound levels, over-illumination, overcrowding) * daily stress events (e.g. traffic, lost keys) * life changes (bereavement) * workplace stressors (e.g. role strain, lack of control) * physical stressors (e.g. tobacco, alcohol, drugs) Acute stress Chronic stress Eight Key Solutions to Dramatically Reduce Stress in Your Life Before the above words get you thinking about all the stress in your life, keep reading. Here are some tips that will help you feel calm, more peaceful, and maybe even ... stress-free. 1. Stop and "do nothing." (Give yourself a chance to calm down!) 2. Take a deep breath. 3. Exercise! 4. Make sure you're eating healthy. 5. Meditate, do __________ or perform another relaxation ritual like prayer or journaling. 6. Lie down and rest for a few minutes (it's refreshing!). 7. Stretch! (Simple stretching can really do wonders.) Learn about the top-recommend "Stretching for a Healthy Life DVD" (with FREE shipping for a limited time.) 8. Get enough sleep. Good Stress / Bad Stress What is Good Stress? What is Bad Stress? What resources and strategies do you think might help What is your specific balancing plan? What will you do? When will you do it? Who will be involved? |