How to Cope with Stress - Stress Management Tutorial and Exercises
by Joyce Henderson, RN
What are some of the stressors in your life right now
Work:
Home:
Spouse:
Social:
List six major commitments in your present life (such as your spouse, family, job, school, other responsibilities.)
What other commitments would you like to make?
What commitments could you surrender? (or delegate)
Identify the ways you respond to stress:
Denial Temper/Angry Outbursts
Withdrawal/Isolation
Gambling
Self-Destructive Behaviors
Overeating
Compulsive Coping
Over-spending
Substance use: Nicotine
Workalcoholism
Alcohol
Sexual Promiscuity
Drugs
Tics/Compulsive habits
Food
Dreams/Nightmares
Chocolate
Caffeine (tea, coffee, sodas)
Next Page: Stress Worksheet #2
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