In this second module you will learn more about the stress in your life by building on the knowledge of Module One, specifically that stress is a normal reaction taking place in the body in response to a perceived threat via automatic fight or flight mode. This module discusses how the body knows when to switch this on and points out a few of the things that cause this stress.
The Toxic Bath
It is essential that we realise that our in built stress response is brilliant for our short term survival, but there are huge negative consequences for our health that can build up by repeated unbroken exposure to stressors over a prolonged period of time:
My Story:
What We Can Do About It
This would be a good time to take out your Stress Success course notebook and work through the the following self reflection questions:
- What are my stressors at work?
- What are my stressors at home?
- What does it feel like in my body when I am stressed?
Module Two: Quick Quiz
The following short quiz consists of multiple choice and true false questions which pertain to information delivered in this module. Proceed through each question by selecting the arrow at right to complete this module.