Central Texas College Stress and Health Discussion

Please respond to the following set of questions.

1. What are some examples of situations that people have control over that cause stress?

2. What are some examples of situations that people don’t have control over that cause stress?

3. Is there any difference in how people handle stress in these different types of situations?

4. Why do such differences occur?

5. Which of the following methods are helpful responses for both types of situations (have control over vs. don’t have control over): a) make healthy choices, b) seek out support, c) understand feelings in the situation, d) find ways to relax, e) keep a sense of humor, f) take action when this is possible, and g) identify how to prevent stress in the future.