ETERNAL EIRENE

Coping is a dynamic situation-specific reaction to stress. It is a set of responses to the stressful situation that aim at reducing the stress, for example: Running away from your mom after the results are out 😂 The way we cope with stress is dependent on 2 factors, our past experiences and the resources we have. Say, if we are not prepared for an exam 😨, our past experiences(last moment studying or cheating) and our resources at the situation (our friends 😂) will determine our fear in the situation.  The three strategies given by Endler and Parker are:  Task- Oriented strategy-  In this, the person decides to tackle the situation mindfully and search for courses of plan and action. Example: Asking for notes of the class you missed. Emotion-Oriented strategy-  During this, the person usually tries to maintain hope and control emotions. Venting out, anger, and running away from the situation are common practices. Example: Losing hope before trying the test. ...

Haven’t we all heard people around us complaining about “STRESS”? Usually, this rings an alarm in our head, we plaster an imaginary “HELP” on them  . Generally, the idea associated with stress is negative but as said everything in small amounts is good thus the term eustress comes into play. It is the ideal amount of stress required by an individual to reach his/her own peak performance. Eustress is a push that moves us from our state of inertia. That means STRESS IS GOOD? Yes, it is until it becomes distressed. Distress is the villain  In our story, it leads to the body's wear and tear, which ultimately leads to burnout. Licensed professional counselor Casey Lee, “Eustress produces positive feelings of excitement, fulfillment, meaning, satisfaction, and well-being,” This stress stimulates a person to think actively which makes him more confident and adequate. The duration of this stress is short, it feels exciting and is within our coping ability. Eustress in a way adds Taste...