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    This document discusses time management and stress management for students. It begins by outlining several myths about stress and time management, such as the myths that all stress is bad, planning takes more time, and being busy means time is being used well. It then defines what stress is, identifying good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress). The document lists common causes of stress for students, such as major life changes, environmental events, and academic pressures. Signs and symptoms of stress are provided. Finally, the document provides many tips for managing stress and time as a student, including assessing time usage, prioritizing obligations, scheduling activities, and using planning tools and relaxation techniques.

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    This document discusses time management and stress management for students. It begins by outlining several myths about stress and time management, such as the myths that all stress is bad, planning takes more time, and being busy means time is being used well. It then defines what stress is, identifying good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress). The document lists common causes of stress for students, such as major life changes, environmental events, and academic pressures. Signs and symptoms of stress are provided. Finally, the document provides many tips for managing stress and time as a student, including assessing time usage, prioritizing obligations, scheduling activities, and using planning tools and relaxation techniques.

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    The document discusses various myths about stress and time management, defines stress and different types of stress, and provides tips for managing stress and time effectively.

    Some common myths discussed are that all stress is bad, planning takes more time, and using substances like caffeine helps get more done when it actually decreases effectiveness later on.

    Eustress refers to positive stress from exciting events while distress is negative stress from frustrating events. Both types of stress affect the body similarly though coping with eustress is easier.

    Time and Stress

    Management for
    Students

    Jonathan M. Anastacio
    School of Mechanical Engineering

    STRESS MANAGEMENT

    myths about stress and time management


    Myth #1: All stress is bad. No, there's good and bad stress.
    Good stress is excitement, thrills, etc. The goal is to
    recognize personal signs of bad stress and deal with them.
    Myth #2: Planning my time just takes more time. Actually,
    research shows the opposite.
    Myth #3: I get more done in more time when I wisely use
    caffeine, sugar, alcohol or nicotine. Wrong! Research shows
    that the body always has to "come down" and when it does,
    you can't always be very effective then after the boost.
    Myth #4: A time management problem means that there's not
    enough time to get done what needs to get done. No, a time
    management problem is not using your time to your fullest
    advantage, to get done what you want done.

    myths about stress and time management


    Myth #5: The busier I am, the better I'm using my
    time. Look out! You may only be doing what's
    urgent, and not what's important.
    Myth #6: I feel very harried, busy, so I must have a
    time management problem. Not necessarily. You
    should verify that you have a time management
    problem. This requires knowing what you really
    want to get done and if it is getting done or not.
    Myth #7: I feel OK, so I must not be stressed. In
    reality, many adults don't even know when they're
    really stressed out until their bodies tell them so.
    They miss the early warning signs from their body,
    for example, headaches, still backs, twitches, etc.

    what is stress?
    In simplest terms, stress is the opposite of
    relaxation.
    Although we commonly think of stress
    coming from the frustrations and low points
    in life, high points and achievements are
    stressful as well.

    Ups Downs
    Jubilation Depression
    Promotion Termination
    Marriage Divorce
    Birth Death

    what is stress?
    Eustress positive stress
    Distress negative stress
    In the above example, the first reaction is
    called eustress, or positive stress. The
    second is the all too familiar distress, or
    negative stress. While coping with eustress
    is easier than dealing with distress, the truth
    is that whether positive or negative, stress
    is stress!

    what is stress?
    Stress raises your level of adrenaline, which
    results in an increase in heart rate,
    respiration, and blood pressure.
    These increases make bodily organs work
    harder.
    Over the long term, reducing stress is
    critical to combatting such illnesses as heart
    disease, high blood pressure, and stroke.

    causes of stress
    Simply put, stress has one cause our
    perceptions of and reactions to the situations
    that occur in our lives. Stress can be caused by
    something as simple as breaking a fingernail or by
    something as serious as losing a finger. In addition,
    the positive events in our lives can be as stressful
    as the negative ones.
    While anything that causes stress is called a
    stressor, generally the stress we worry about most
    is distress. This negative stress can be caused by
    either processive stressors or systemic stressors.

    processive stressors /
    systemic stressors
    Processive stressors are those that elicit what is
    called the fight or flight reaction. When we believe
    we are in danger, the pituitary gland automatically
    sounds an alarm by releasing a burst of
    adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which in turn
    signals the adrenal glands to release the stress
    hormones adrenaline and cortisol.
    Systemic stressors are our bodies automatic
    physiological responses to stress, such as the loss
    of equilibrium (dizziness) that you feel before you
    faint or the release of acid that turns and churns
    your stomach during a stressful situation.

    causes of stress
    Major Life Changes that can be Stressful

    Geographic mobility.
    Going to college.
    Transfer to a new school.
    Marriage.
    Pregnancy.
    New job.
    New life style.
    Divorce.
    Death of a loved one.
    Being fired from your job.

    causes of stress
    Environmental Events that can be
    Stressful

    Time pressure.
    Competition.
    Financial problems.
    Noise.
    Disappointments.

    stress symptoms
    There are several signs and symptoms that
    you may notice when you are experiencing
    stress. These signs and symptoms fall into four
    categories:
    Feelings
    Thoughts
    Behavior
    Physiology

    stress symptoms
    Feelings
    Feeling anxious.
    Feeling scared.
    Feeling irritable.
    Feeling moody.

    stress symptoms
    Thoughts

    Low self-esteem.
    Fear of failure.
    Inability to concentrate.
    Embarrassing easily.
    Worrying about the future.
    Preoccupation with thoughts/tasks.

    Forgetfulness.

    stress symptoms
    Behavior

    Stuttering and other speech difficulties.


    Crying for no apparent reason.
    Acting impulsively.
    Startling easily.
    Laughing in a high pitch and nervous tone of
    voice.
    Grinding your teeth.
    Increasing smoking.
    Increasing use of drugs and alcohol.
    Being accident prone.
    Losing your appetite or overeating.

    stress symptoms
    Physiological

    Perspiration /sweaty hands.


    Increased heart beat.
    Trembling.
    Nervous ticks.
    Dryness of throat and mouth.
    Tiring easily.
    Urinating frequently.
    Sleeping problems.
    Diarrhea / indigestion / vomiting.
    Butterflies in stomach.
    Headaches.
    Premenstrual tension.
    Pain in the neck and or lower back.
    Loss of appetite or overeating.
    Susceptibility to illness.

    tips on stress
    management
    Become aware of your own reactions to
    stress.
    Reinforce positive self-statements.
    Focus on your good qualities and
    accomplishments.
    Avoid unnecessary competition.
    Develop assertive behaviors.
    Recognize and accept your limits.
    Remember that everyone is unique and
    different.
    Get a hobby or two. Relax and have fun.

    tips on stress
    management
    Exercise regularly.
    Eat a balanced diet daily.
    Talk with friends or someone you can trust about your
    worries/problems.
    Learn to use your time wisely:
    Evaluate how you are budgeting your time.
    Plan ahead and avoid procrastination.
    Make a weekly schedule and try to follow it.
    Set realistic goals.
    Set priorities.
    When studying for an exam, study in short blocks and
    gradually lengthen the time you spend studying. Take
    frequent short breaks.
    Practice relaxation techniques. For example, whenever
    you feel tense, slowly breathe in and out for several
    minutes.

    managing school stress


    Look at school as your temporary business
    When businesses need help, they find it
    Plan your work and work your plan
    Learn to prioritize
    Choose u-friendly subjects
    Cramming is a good way to get cramped!
    Be on time

    exams: College Stress to


    the nth power
    Find out as much as you can about
    the exam
    Study for the type of test
    Know where youre going
    Get organized the night before
    Eat before the exam
    Dress for success

    TIME MANAGEMENT

    We cannot make
    time
    We can only manage
    the time weve got.

    Remember that time is


    MONEY.
    Benjamin Franklin
    Advice to a young tradesman

    time management tips


    Assess how you spend your time.
    Identify your obligations.
    Prioritize your obligations.
    Schedule your activities.
    Note important dates and deadlines.
    Strategize your time management

    1. Assess how you spend


    your time.
    Weekly time survey: How much
    time do you really have?
    Weekly time log: How are you
    really spending your time?

    2. Identify your obligations.


    Academic: Classes, labs, studios,
    rehearsals, group meetings, etc.
    Vocational: Work hours and
    schedule
    Personal: Family duties, religious
    commitments, health & fitness,
    social events, etc.

    3. Prioritize your obligations.


    What is most important?
    What is least important?
    What is in your control?
    What is not in your control?

    4. Schedule your activities.


    Planner: Inexpensive to expensive
    Calendar: Pocket, wall, desktop
    PDA: Cell phone, MP3 player, other
    handheld device
    Computer: Personal or laptop

    5. Note important dates and


    deadlines

    Course syllabus: Will include


    schedule of assignments, projects,
    and exams; professor may
    reschedule during semester, so
    ATTEND CLASS!

    6. Strategize your time


    management
    Set up a distraction-free
    workstation at home.
    Refer often to your planner; WRITE
    THINGS DOWN!
    Reward yourself; schedule fun
    time, too!

    planning
    Failing to plan is
    planning to fail.
    Plan each day,
    each week, each
    semester
    Break things
    down into small
    steps

    procrastination

    Procrastination is the
    thief of time
    Edward Young
    Night Thoughts, 1742

    Coveys time
    management matrix
    Urgent
    Important

    Not
    Important

    Not Urgent

    II

    Crises
    Pressing Problems
    Deadline-Driven
    Projects

    Prevention
    Planning
    Relationship Building
    Research

    III

    IV

    Interruptions
    Email
    Phone Calls
    Meetings

    Trivia, Busy Work


    Time Wasters
    Pleasant Activities

    the zen of time usage


    When you wash the dishes,
    wash the dishes.

    Thank you!

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