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  beverlyworth 1:51 am on July 15, 2019 Permalink | Reply  

  Stress to Strength 

  Stress to Strength is a website that provides various tools and resources to aid in combating stress for its users. There are blog posts linked on the website, including traditional written blogs, video blogs, and podcasts. Stress to Strength, much like the American Institute of Stress, has a collection of tools and resources. These tools and resources include free books, stress tests, and stress management checklists. A part of the website that specifically sticks out to me is the section on Training and Events. In exploring this section of the website, you can find stress management certification trainings, general trainings, speakers, and other events.

  I took the stress test provided by Stress to Strength. On a scale of 0 to 300+, I received a score of 256, which means I have a “moderate to high chance of becoming ill in the near future”. I was then given a breakdown of what this level of stress could do to my body (increased risk of illness, loss of energy, etc.) Stress to Strength then provided me a list of resources that I could use to combat my stress levels. One of these resources was a self care checklist. An item on this checklist was to remember to not judge myself for missteps, but rather appreciate myself in my own growth.

  Stress to Strength is relevant to my research in that it provides practical resources, educational tools, and event details to help users combat their perceived stress. Its variety of resources all tackle the issue of stress, its effects on the body, and how to manage it.

  

  Stress to Strength. (2019). Retrieved from: stresstostrength.com

   

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  beverlyworth 1:30 am on July 15, 2019 Permalink | Reply  

  The American Institute of Stress 

  The American Institute of Stress is a website listing various resources to help users combat stress. Resources include self assessments, book reviews, mental health apps, and links to stress management-related products. Outside of the resources, there is a blog with articles related to stress and general facts and information about stress. There is also a Learning Center included on the website, which has links to online classes, ebooks, videos, and existing research.

  In looking through this website, I learned that there is no agreed upon definition of the term “stress”. It is generally regarded as tension (physical, emotional, and mental). However, it is typically regarded as negative. The American Institute of Stress highlights stress as a necessary thing, in that it leads to productivity when experienced as a reasonable amount.

  The American Institute of Stress relates to my guiding questions as it has a plethora of information on the topic of stress. Additionally, it has real-life practical resources for users

  

  American Institute of Stress. (2019). Retrieved from stress.org
   
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  beverlyworth 8:31 am on July 6, 2019 Permalink | Reply  

  Very Well Mind 

  Very Well Mind has a multitude of resources regarding stress management and mental health. The site has several short articles on these subjects, including how dogs can help you manage your stress, the relationship between stress and hair loss, and misconceptions about stress.

  

  An specific article I found interesting on Very Well mind addresses different types of exercise and how they can be used to tackle different types of stress. Yoga helps with achieving a meditative state, karate helps with anger management, swimming is soothing, and walking can also help achieve a meditative state. Another article I found cites cardiovascular exercise, yoga, and Tai Chi as the most effective methods of tackling stress. Very Well Mind is relevant to my guiding questions as it delivers resources for stress management and how-tos for the everyday person to tackle their stressors.

  Know more. Live brighter. (2019, June 05). Retrieved from https://www.verywellmind.com/