Based on the results, what did you learn about yourself?
The Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory: 358 points (300 points or more , 80% chance of health breakdown in the next 2 years, according to the Holmes-Rahe statistical prediction model)
The rating I got from the “Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory Test” gives me a high chance of having a health breakdown. This year has been considerably the hardest years of my life and I do agree that my chances of having issues mentally could stem from certain events that occurred. After looking at the rating scale sheet I realized just how many there even though it didn’t seem like I would have that many.
Coping & Stress Management Skills Test: 48/100 Problem-Focused Coping
The score that I got from the “Coping & Stress Management Skills Test” showed me that I am not as effective when dealing with situations that cannot be controlled. I tend to be someone who festers in my own problems letting them take up my mind. I am the type of person who likes to fix problems upon them happening and when I can’t it makes me a little frustrated. The results showed me that I can better deal with stress by finding ways to cope that are healthy.
Type A Personality Test: 40
The last test, “Type A Personality Test” wasn’t as much of a shocker to me considering I do need to work on being more patient. I am someone with more of an intense personality and it partially has to do with the way I grew up. Over the past year I have definitely become someone that has more tolerance and warmth. I am glad that I have found a balance and that I don’t want to be someone who is impatient or upset. The test also reminded me that healthy relationships include being more open with your friends and family, that I can’t just always be there for them I can also rely on them. I am stubborn but opening up emotionally will allow me to trust people better.
What steps can you take as you progress through your professional career to help you manage stress?
I think that ways I can take to help manage stress is by making sure I get into jobs that make me happy. The jobs where employers want you to have a work-life balance. Before I signed with a company I made sure that I wanted it to be one that prioritized the right things so that I would be able to manage my own stressors better. Another way I can help manage my stress is by making sure to have a good support system around me if that means coworkers, friends, or family.
Conduct internet research on stress and other health conditions of current concern to organizations. What are organizations doing to help their employees manage their health and cope with stress?
After doing research I learned that organizations are focusing a lot more on the mental health of there employees. Even in the workplace that I was in before, they gave ways to reach out for help if you needed it. In an article I read by the “The Alternative Board” says “You and your executive team should also encourage employees to take PTO to “recharge their batteries” on a regular basis.” I think giving a great PTO policy and encouraging employees will only benefit them and the company. Along with that, making sure that addressing stress levels in the work place will make it easier for workers to not burn out and be able to speak out sooner. Overall having healthy communication in the workplace is positive and creates better habits.
Sources:
https://www.thealternativeboard.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-the-health-of-your-employees
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