For each of the areas listed in the table below, describe your current lifestyle as it relates to stress management. For example, do you have enough social support? How are your exercise and nutrition habits? Is time management a problem for you? For each area, list two ways that you could change your current habits to help you manage your stress. Sample strategies might include calling a friend before a challenging class, taking a short walk before lunch, and buying and using a date book to track your time.
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Current Lifestyle
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Lifestyle Change #1
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Lifestyle Change #2
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Social support system
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Exercise habits
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Nutrition habits
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Time-management techniques
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Self-talk patterns
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Sleep habits
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Answer the following questions:
What lifestyle section provides the most stress in your life?
What lifestyle change will you focus on first to reduce the amount of stress?