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What stresses me out is juggling repsonsibilities, aside from great responsibilities I have great responsiblity also at home to take care of others. Commute , traffic and getting on time stresses me a lot if I am assigned to distant clinical sites.
My schedule inside and outside of work is demanding and stressful, but I have learned to manage it well over the years. Priortizing, planning, taking time for myself, and exercise is key for me.
It's nice to know that alll new teachers face similar stressors and insecurities. Being transparent with personal and professional stressors is an important point of learning for me.
This section has taught we that must differentiate between our personal and professional life when it comes to stress.
I tend to think about stress as being work related, but after working through this module, I realize that the stress in my personal life bleeds over into my worktime in more ways than I had realized. I like the idea of writing down my stressors and being more transparent about them, however that is a fine line. We all know people who complain endlessly about their stress and that doesn't seem productive.
I do have stressors from both my personal life and work life. After reading this module, I realized that time I was really stressed was the beginning and end of a semester.
Stress can be both internal and external. Not having a balanced lifestyle can affect how you are as an instructor. Also having an environment that is not equiped toteach thelessons you have prepared can also be an issue especially for nursing courses.
Stress in a normal part of life but what I get stressed with the most at work is when I don't have enough time to teach students what they should know. Teaching six chapter in one week and having them complete the procedures is a lot for some students. I have to remember to get what needs to be done and move on.
Today's life style is stress producing. The fast pace and many things that must be done in a short time can be a stress factor.
I am an expert in my field that just began teaching. I am finding it has plenty "stressors" of its own.
The biggest stressor is the balance between work and family, as my husband wants me available to the children and it makes me feel torn sometimes between re4sponsibilities and guilty for slighting one over the other.
How I look at stress is how it will affect me. Staying positive and not sweating the small stuff is BEST.
I must let go of the past and focus on the future. This is how I will be positive about stress.
I have understood and learned some of the causes and consequences of mantaining a stressful life, that are essential to deal effectively with the stress.
Moreover, I have learned some tips that I consider that may be very useful to have an appropriate approach in this regards. I believe that writing down a stress list will help me to honestly identify most o f the factors which cause stress in my life.
I am looking forward to move on module 4 in order to get a professional perspectie on how to better cope with these stress factors.
COVID 19 is certainly a stresser. Fortunately we stayed in person all last year and that made my teaching life easier. But I'm already starting to worry about this year................................
Identifying what stress is is the best place to start. It is identified in symptoms such as headaches, back pain, & upset stomach. It is defined as the conflict between goals & capabilities.
Causes of stress in the work place can come from many things, such as stands to meet, conflict, the commute, inadequate teaching experiences, keeping up with technology, and difficult teaching environments.
Causes of stress in ones personal life can come from many areas, such as juggling responsibilities, expectations from family & friends, & responsibilities to others.
The consequences of a stressful life will affect your health, & your productivity.
The best way to control stress is to make a list of what is stressing you. You can identify, & address each one separately.
I hadn't really considered the stressors relating to the teaching environment, though in retrospect I've certainly experienced them first hand. The pandemic certainly made my (and I'm sure many teachers') enviornment difficult and stressful, trying to use technology and retain a degree of comfort in the physical setting. Making lists, as usual, I feel is a great way to approach stressors and solving problems and working towards viable solutions.
I have learned to identify the different type of stressors. Andi too much of all types of stressors can lead to bad consequences in health and productivity at work. it is very imperative to know how to eliminate, reduce and learn how to cope with stress.
We live in a society of high expectations, both personal and professional. Being honest with yourself about what stressors take a toll on your health can help you to prioritize what stress is worth managing and which is not.