PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

(Core Subject)

Mr. Jomarie S. Barrientos

(Subject Teacher)
 Management of Learning

❏ Prayer
❏ Attendance check per group
❏ Reminders
REVIEW:
Stress is a reaction or
response to any kind of
demand or threat. The
circumstances that cause
stress may be real or
imagined.
 Sources of stress
The relaxation and stress reduction workbook by
Davis, Eshelman and Mckay (2008)

1. Environment – Stressors that are found in the

surroundings are called environmental stressors.
Everyday life is full of environmental stressors that
cause minor irritations such as the use of alarm class
to wake you up.
 Sources of stress
2. Social – This social context is constantly presenting
us with interpersonal challenges: Work demands,
financial obligations, family life, and loved ones

3. Physiological – Our bodies are constantly

undergoing changes as we go through the days,
weeks, months, and years. There are times that our
bodies get enough sleep, adequate exercise, and
balanced nutrition.
 Sources of stress
4. Thoughts – Our own interpretation
of environmental changes has a great
deal to do with the subjective levels of
stress that we actually experience.
 Causes of stress
1. Family and friends
2. Life Changes
3. Finances
4. Work or School
5. Health Issues
6. Death of a loved one
 Causes of stress
7. Marital Separation
8. Personal Relationship
9. Pregnancy
10. Anxiety
11. Pressure
12. Misery
 Causes of stress
13. Rejection
14. Tension
15. Anger
16. Desperation
 Coping with stress
 Keep a positive Attitude
 Learn to relax
 Exercise
 Eat well balanced meals
 Get enough rest and sleep
 Identify your stressors
 Avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine
 Talk to someone
 Keep a stress diary
 Know how to control
 Manage your time
 Play with pets
 Learn to say “NO”
 Take a rest when you are sick
 Listen to Music
Let’s do this!
Below are some causes of stress that an adolescent
like you may experience. Make a list of possible
solutions when faced with the following stressors

1. School demands and Expectation

2. Choosing a college course or career
3. Romantic relationship
4. Bullying
5. Family demands and Expectation