Week 9 Blog Assignment

After reviewing the different resources for managing stress I learned a lot about myself and how I cope with new or different situations. As a college student I am currently balancing school, work, future career planning, and a social life. I have come to realize as I grow older that sometimes I put large amounts of pressure on myself to succeed while staying organized. The personality assessment I took showed that I have some type A tendencies when it involves deadlines, responsibilities, and wanting to do things to the best of my ability. Although this will help me stay motivated, it also creates unnecessary stress if I don’t allow myself the time to rest in between. Something I took away from the stress inventory is how major life changes can add stress over time even if it is a positive change in the moment. Stress doesn’t only come from negative events which is something I failed to realize earlier on in my academic career. Small things such as school responsibilities, work expectations, and changing a daily routine will accumulate stress even when not noticed immediately. A few ways I have learned to handle these stressors are spending more time outside, exercising, and keeping a positive attitude about my end goals! By staying physically and mentally active all the time you are able to relax your brain and hopefully reduce stress levels.

Many organizations can see that employee stress affects the overall productivity and morale within the company. Businesses are increasingly offering wellness programs and mental health to try and minimize stress within the workplace. They are slowly noticing that supporting employee well-being is not only crucial for workers, but also helps improve performance and retention overall.