Chapter 10

1. Examine the different impacts that stress and burnout can have on your life (p. 286-288). Identify symptoms of stress you currently have.
After reading this part of the chapter, I realized I don't really relate to many of these impacts. The one thing I do get when I am stressed is headaches. Also, I experience some type of physical exhaustion. I just become more tired easily.

2. How does the four-pronged approach to managing stress encourage autonomy?
This approach to managing stress encourages autonomy by recognizing your own problems, working on your problems, improving interpersonal communication, and maintaing a sense of humor.

3. Look at the communication examples on page 299. Answering honestly, which style of statements generally reflects your communication style? How can you improve your communication style to enhance your personal and professional self?
I would say I usually use the passive statements and ineffective statements. I could improve my communication by explaining more about what is upsetting me and also maybe stand up for myself more, instead of just going along with what others say.

4. Tell me 5 (yup, five) good things that have happened to you this week.
My boyfriend and I moved into our own place
We got our cable and internet hooked up
I picked up more hours at work
I finished a class that ends in December
I am not pregnant!! YAY!
5. Time to purge. Anything you need/want to share? Tell me any concerns or questions you have about class or life in general. You can vent too if you need to.
As far as registering for classes how do you find out when your appointment is?