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Stressful life? – Learn to cope
“Whatever is flexible and flowing will tend to grow whatever is rigid and blocked will wither and die” -Tao te ching Purposes of Coping Skills Reduce harmful environmental Reduce harmful environmental conditions Tolerate or adjust to negative events realities Maintain positive self Maintain emotional equilibrium Continue satisfying relationships others Coping what you need to know…
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Psychological health
When we react to stressors, a wide variety of cognitive and emotional responses can occur. Examples of cognitive responses are concentration problems, indecision, forgetfulness, and sensitivity to criticism, self-critical thoughts, and rigid attitudes. Examples of emotional responses are nervousness, tension, irritability and anger. Stress contributes not only physical ill health but also psychological ill health.…