ALS Activity-based Worksheet

LS5- Understanding the Self and Society

Name: Level: Score:

ALS CLC Schedule:

Type of Activity:
☐ Extended Learning (Individual Practice) ☐ CLC Encounter ☐ Others
ALS Learning Strand No 5: LS5US-KA-PSE-AE-1
Module No. 1: REACHING YOUR FULL POTENTIAL
Lesson 3 : COPING WITH STRESS
Learning Intent:
1. discuss ways and means of reducing stress (LS5US-ID-PSA-JHS-E.8)

Reference:
Learning Strand 5- Understanding The Self And The Society (2020). Module 1-
Reaching your Full Potential, pp.26-29.

A. Concept Notes

STRESS AS A MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEM

We all know what it is like to feel stressed, but it is not easy to describe exactly
what stress means. When we say things like “I’m stressed” or “this is stressful,” we
might be talking about the situations that give us pressure. Being under pressure is a
normal part of life. It can be an important factor that helps you act, feel more energized,
and get results. But if you are always overloaded by stress, these feelings could start to
be a mental health problem for you. For example, if it is hard for you to manage feelings
of stress, you might develop a mental health problem like fear or extreme sadness.
Stressors are events that cause stress in our lives. They can be categorized into three
different groups:

DAILY STRESSORS
These are events that are somewhat small but can add up. For example, getting ready
on time to go to work in the morning or getting stuck in traffic. The events can be
handled by most of us without much fear.

NEGATIVE EVENTS
These are major unfortunate events in life. For example, death of a family member,
losing a job, or experiencing a serious disease.

POSITIVE EVENTS
Although we do not always think of these as stressors, these can still cause a high level
of stress. For example, getting married, starting a new job, or graduating from college.

People react differently to stressful events. If you find yourself always experiencing
these symptoms, you are likely to feel stressed
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 STRATEGIES IN DEALING WITH STRESS
It is possible for you to learn how to manage your stress. Here are some strategies that
you may do to deal with it:

 Schedule time for vacation, rests in your daily routines, hobbies, and fun activities.
 Avoid scheduling too many appointments, meetings, and other activities back-to-
back. Allow pauses to catch your breath.
 Read books, study videos, or attend seminars on time management. Once you
remove time wasters in your daily activities, you will have more time to recharge
yourself.
 Learn to say “no.” Spend time on your main responsibilities and priorities rather
than following others to tell you how you should use your time.
 Exercise regularly to lessen your muscle tension.
 Ask support from trusted people. Your family, friends, or relatives can help you in
dealing with stressful events.

Let’s Study and Analyze

Stress is a common part of our everyday life. It often results from the different
kinds of tensions we experience at any time of the day. Tensions are emotional,
physical or psychological pressures that make us feel uneasy.

Below are some common life situations that show how and why persons suffer
from stress. Study the dialogues and analyze the tension that each character
experiences.
ACTIVITY NO. 2- POWER THINKING
Direction: After analyzing each of the five situations, answer the following questions:

A. Identify the persons in the dialogues who experienced tension. How did
each one feel?

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2. What caused their tension?

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B. Can you think of events or situations in your life when you experienced
tension, be it with excitement or pressure? If so, answer the boxes below (5 points each)

Tension
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