{"id":20,"date":"2025-05-30T14:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmt553pm\/?p=20"},"modified":"2025-05-30T14:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:15:02","slug":"dealing-with-a-constant-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/mgmt553pm\/2025\/05\/30\/dealing-with-a-constant-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with a Constant: Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The various tests and surveys reaffirmed what I already knew about myself. I am in an extremely stressful season of life- finishing up both degrees, moving to a new state, and studying for board exams. Regardless of the season of life, I always feel a little stressed due to my type A nature. I always strive to do more whether that it is in school, work, extracurricular activities or in my personal life. As I get older, I am starting to dial this back a little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having experience with high stress situations and stress being a constant in my life that ebbs and flows, I am relieved that the Coping and Stress Management Skills Test showed that I have a problem-focused coping approach. This is an approach I continue to refine as I grow and face new challenges. Personally, when I am under a lot of stress, I get overwhelmed, which fuels my next steps. I make lists and plan how I will overcome all of my tasks or challenges and implement said plan. It is not always easy, but my personal motivation and discipline keep me on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Throughout my pharmacy school experience, I have learned that though stress is part of the process, I do not want to let it define me nor impact my relationships with others. I strive to balance all of the things that I would like to do, including time for myself, family and friends, and the hobbies that I enjoy. Some weeks this balance can be harder to achieve than others, and it is not always possible, but prioritizing it most weeks is important to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise has proven to be an excellent stress reliver that promotes several health benefits including boosting mental health. I have definitely turned to physical activity during times of stress, but I could improve prioritizing exercise even on busy days because it helps me recharge and become more cognitively focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies also see the benefit of wellness and implement programs that extend beyond physical health. Such programs include physical and financial wellness resources as well as mindfulness and meditation trainings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mallori.bontrager@uprisehealth.com. (2025, January 6). How companies are addressing employee stress in the modern workplace<\/em>. Uprise Health. https:\/\/uprisehealth.com\/resources\/how-companies-are-addressing-employee-stress-in-the-modern-workplace\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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