From the American Institute of Stress test, I got a score of 76 which based off of their criteria means that there has been a relatively low amount of life change and low susceptibility to stress-induced health breakdown. As for the Coping and Stress Management Test, my final score was 47 which means I don’t do a good job of utilizing strategies in order to cope with stress, finally for the type A personality test, I scored a 42. From these tests, some things that I learned are that I need to rely on others more and talk about whatever issues I may be having, as well as not taking on more than I can handle. Some things that I learned through research that can be done to help manage stress is to practice time management, which can help reduce stress associated with deadlines and large workloads, this can be done by prioritizing tasks and using a schedule. I learned there is also a physical aspect to managing stress so exercising regularly and having a good diet can help your overall well-being and provide a positive way to relieve stress. As I said earlier seeking social support from others such as friends and family or a trusted co-worker can serve as a good outlet to for stress and can help put things in perspective. It’s also important to set boundaries for yourself and others so you don’t overcommit and can have time for yourself. Finally, it’s important to have hobbies and interests that bring you joy and fulfillment outside of work.
Some things that organizations are doing to combat stress are things like employee assistance programs and wellness programs which provide services like stress counseling and management resources. Training on how to manage stress, employee resource groups, and wellness incentives that reward employees for taking care of themselves.
