Stress does not have to take over our lives and we can combat stress. We can use various coping skills or some can handle stress better than others due to their personality traits.

For this week take the stress scale (link below) and share what your level of stress is. Were you surprised by the score or knew what the results would be?

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm

Using the college library https://libguides.umgc.edu/home search for a research article that provides support for a specific method or treatment in working with stress. For example, many people use mindfulness meditation. What does the research say about that? Individuals also use yoga and exercise. Is there support? What does research say when it comes to using specific tools in working with stress? Are there specific tools you use to combat/cope with stress that you have found highly effective? What tools do you use or will use after looking at your stress score?