Assignment task:
Reference:
YouTube: Depression is a Disease of Civilization by Stephan Ilardi
Can I reduce my stress level?
The objective of this topic is to consider how lifestyle can influence our stress levels. Explain your behavior (thoughts, feelings, and actions) in the framework of the topic.
a. Ilardi presents factors in our modern lifestyle that raise our stress levels. Discuss factors that influence your stress level and how to reduce that source of stress in your life.
b. Ilardi presents six practices that reduce the run-away stress response. Discuss any of the behaviors that you already practice and any that you can commit to adopting.
Additional reference:
TEXTBOOK:
"Becoming Aware" (14th edition)
Reference Chapters 4, 5, & 6.