coping with stress portfolio 100 word essay
on high school
Day #1
- Quiz in math class
- Argument with a friend
- Form of Stress: Academic, Social
- How did you deal with them? I studied extra hard the night before the quiz and tried my best during the quiz. I also reached out to my friend to talk and resolve our argument peacefully.
- Can you change how you deal with them? I can try to manage my time better and start studying earlier to feel more prepared for quizzes. I can also work on communication skills to prevent arguments with friends in the future.
Day #2
- Presentation in English class
- Feeling overwhelmed with homework assignments
- Form of Stress: Academic, Overwhelm
- How did you deal with them? I practiced my presentation multiple times before class and tried to stay organized with my notes. I also prioritized my homework assignments and created a schedule to tackle them one at a time.
- Can you change how you deal with them? I can work on building my confidence for presentations by practicing more in front of others. I can also ask for help from teachers or classmates when feeling overwhelmed with assignments.
Day #3
- Group project deadline
- Feeling tired and unmotivated
- Form of Stress: Academic, Emotional
- How did you deal with them? I communicated with my group members about our project progress and worked together to meet the deadline. I also took a short break to rest and refresh myself before getting back to work.
- Can you change how you deal with them? I can try to delegate tasks more efficiently in group projects to alleviate some stress. I can also try to incorporate more self-care practices into my routine to combat feelings of fatigue and lack of motivation.
Day #4
- Conflict with a teacher
- Pressure from upcoming exams
- Form of Stress: Social, Academic
- How did you deal with them? I tried to calmly address the conflict with my teacher by expressing my concerns and listening to their perspective. I also created a study plan and sought help from classmates or tutors to prepare for the exams.
- Can you change how you deal with them? I can try to improve my communication skills to handle conflicts more effectively with teachers. I can also work on time management strategies to reduce the pressure from exams by studying consistently throughout the semester.
Day #5
- Bullying incident
- Anxiety about college applications
- Form of Stress: Social, Emotional
- How did you deal with them? I reported the bullying incident to a school counselor or administrator and sought support from friends or family. I also broke down the college application process into smaller, manageable steps and sought guidance from guidance counselors or mentors.
- Can you change how you deal with them? I can look into implementing strategies to cope with bullying incidents, such as self-defense classes or therapy. I can also work on reframing my mindset about college applications to reduce anxiety, such as reminding myself that rejection is not a reflection of my worth.