After taking the three tests, I have been able to learn a bit more about myself. After taking the Type A Personality test, I have learned that I am a bit more irritable and impatient than I had originally thought. I did receive a low score on this test, but it has made me consider ways I can practice more patience. With the Coping and Stress Management Skills Test, I have learned that I sometimes use problem-focused coping. I learned that I often try to alter the problem or stressor. I never realized that I sometimes do this, I thought I usually allow the stressor to continue and let it be, and for me to work on ignoring it. Lastly, for the Life Stress Inventor,y I learned that there are not too many stressful things or events occurring in my life. My scores did not indicate anything severe or alarming. I found the results surprising because the results from the other tests somewhat suggest that I do have some serious stressful things going on, and that the way I can approach them can be improved.
Steps that I can take as I progress through my professional career to help me manage stress are to address the stressor or cause if needed, be realistic in what I can and can not do, and learn to focus on my work and self (Swift, 2021). Other steps that I can also take is making time for myself and making sure my needs are meet, having a support group whether it be friend or family members that I can discuss my stress and help me talk through it, and to be overall kinder to myself and be aware that I cannot always complete what I want for the day or be a 100% everyday.
Organizations are taking action to help their employees manage their health and cope with stress by giving breaks or micro breaks, resources and training for coping with mental health, stress, or addiction, stress surveys, and building a supportive work environment (Forbes Human Resources Council, 2024). These steps taken to help their employees can not only benefit the employees personally but also help them in their work lives.
References:
Forbes Human Resources Council (2024, October 9). 18 stress management initiatives businesses can implement today. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2024/10/09/18-stress-management-initiatives-businesses-can-implement-today/
Swift, M. (2021). Job Stress [Video] MGMT 453. Canvas.
