Stress Management Plan: Early Childhood Education Program

This assignment presents a comprehensive stress management plan developed by a student to address the impact of health-related stressors. The student identifies a priority stressor, which is the anxiety and physical symptoms resulting from a health condition. The rationale highlights the student's personality traits, such as being reserved and a perfectionist, which exacerbate the stress. The goal is to improve time management to incorporate rest and mental refreshment amidst academic pressures. This goal is designed to be specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-bound (SMART). The plan outlines specific action steps, including establishing a structured routine, managing anger through classes, incorporating daily exercise, and regular medical check-ups. Each step includes a target date and anticipated rewards. The assignment also addresses potential barriers like time constraints and inconsistency, providing solutions such as concentration-building classes and short breaks. A bibliography of relevant sources supports the plan, demonstrating a thorough understanding of stress management principles. The assignment showcases a practical approach to managing stress and promoting overall well-being.

Running head: STRESS MANAGEMENT
Stress Management
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
Author’s Note:

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Priority Stressor:
The stress that is currently taking place in my life is due to bad heath. I am suffering from
a bad health condition since the past 5 months. I often suffer from restlessness and palpitation
whenever I am doing some work. However I knew that feeling restless when under any heavy
physical pressure is common. This is giving rise to a bad headache. Initially I thought that I feel
restless when I am undertaking some kinds of physical activities or I am under huge work
pressure. However recently I have been seeing that I am feeling restless and suffering from this
anxiety whenever I am sitting at my home. I am having a bad headache when I am in my room
and lying down. I am unable to understand what is bothering me and why I am suffering from
these issues. However I consulted with doctor and he assessed me. It was after a thorough
assessment that he found out the root cause behind the headache. He said that I am taking too my
stress and my eyes are staying under huge pressure for a very long time. Therefore this is
creating a major issue and drawback in my career path. I have to make sure that
Rationale: I am an ISFP personality type. Therefore I always try to stay reserved and solve all
the issues myself. As a result of this, the disease was taking a huge toll on me. I am a
perfectionist and I am also very practical in nature. Thus I never believe that efforts can have god
results unless I am seeing it for myself. Thus I always try to devote a majority of my time before
studies and this makes me tensed and suffers from a huge lack of understanding.
Goal
The goal is to focus on time management so that I can take some rest and refresh my mind in the
midst of the educational pressure that I undertake. I have to keep in my mind that the teachers in
our school always guide us to take small breaks in between so that I do not suffer from any kinds

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of over burdening of studies. Thus I will be making a routine structure and then move forward in
a step by step manner.
Specific
Developing the skill of a routine and step by step manner is essential for the purpose of moving
forward in a peaceful and structured manner.
Measurable
This goals is measurable in nature as I will be able to measure the extent of my success by
maintaining the different milestones that I am achieving.
Action Oriented
I will be taking all the needed actions for the accomplishment of this goal. The actions to be
taken are
Keeping a proper mindset so that I have the complete focus on my goals
Undertaking meditation classes and anger management classes so that I can work over my
restless nature
Realistic
This is a realistic goal as it will help me to achieve my objectives in the long run. This will help
me to become a healthy and good performer.
Time Frame
I will try to finish achieving this goal within a specified time period that is 6months.Benefits:

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I will be able to take care of my academic goals. Apart from tips I will also be able to
take proper care of my health.
I will be able to get a sound mind and a sound body. Besides this will also enable me to
take proper care of my academic goals.
Action Plan:
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First Action Step
I like to be set a planned routine for myself and move ahead. In other words, I will try to
develop a rough draft or a routine structure so that I am able to allocate my time properly
over all the different types of works that I do. This will be helping me to finish my work
within time and also make sure that I am being able to make fewer errors in all the works
that I am doing.
Reward for achievement
I will be able to carry on my work in an unstressed and peaceful manner. I will be able to get a
healthy mind and body. Thus will be able to concentrate better on my studies and fetch good
marks. My happiness and good result will be an achievement for me.
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First Action Step
My second action step will be to manage my anger level. I have realized that I often get angry
when I am under huge stress. I will enrol myself in the anger management classes and make sure
that I am becoming good listeners rather than becoming a good speaker
Reward for achievement
I will be behaving politely with my colleagues and other friends rather than getting angry on
them. This will earn a prestige and respect from all of them and it will be one of my greatest
rewards.
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First Action Step
I will be taking exercise daily. This will be helping me to reduce the level of stress and make
sure that I am having a toned body and a healthy mind. I will be enrolling myself in the fitness
classes and yoga classes so that I can divert my mind for some time and then allocate my time
over studies and the other works.

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Reward for achievement
I will be able to take part in many competitions going on in mu school with proper
confidence. This will be a very useful achievement for me.
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First Action Step
I will take out some time in every week for visiting a doctor. Taking a regular health
check up from a counsellor and abiding by all the steps will be helping me to get rid of
my anxiety.
Reward for achievement
As per my perception getting rid of the anxiety and the palpitation problems will be a
great achievement. This is because my confidence level will increase and I will be able to
be part in all the competitions going on in my locality and also in my school without
being afraid of my anxiety issue.

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Barriers:
Time constraint can be one of the major obstructions. I will not be able to devote my time
equally over all the different measures or approaches that I will be undertaking. Therefore this
cans turn out to be one of the major problems in the beginning
Lack of consistency is another issue that might affect me. I might face the issue of losing control
over myself in the long run.
Solutions:
 I will be enrolling myself in the concentration building classes so that I can refresh my
mind and do not get over burdened due to the stress.
 I will make it a point to take small breaks between a long stretches of work. Whenever I
find myself under a huge pressure, I will be taking a short break and refresh my mind by
playing some funny video games or watching some shows so that I can divert my mind.

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