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Subject: Sense of Coherence
Aaron Antonovsky, a sociologist and psychologist, introduced the concept of “sense of coherence”
(SOC) as a way to understand how individuals manage stress and maintain health.
Answer the following questions:
uiz Bee 1. What are the common signs of stress?
2. What do you mean by stress?
3. What is the basic need for stress management?
STRESS MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
Whether you are facing good stress or bad stress, it is important to learn some stress management techniques to
minimise the negative impact on mind and body.
Some of the good stress management techniques are:
Time Management
When you feel that there is too much to do and not enough time then, you
start getting panic attacks, lose focus and make errors in your work. Good
Time Management techniques will help you prioritise your task and manage
your commitments. Make a list of the work in terms of urgent, important,
and not important. This will put you in control of your situation and help you
increase your productivity.
In academic life, keeping your notes organised, finishing assignments on time, and tracking deadlines can help reduce
stress.
Physical Exercise and Fresh Air
Physical Exercise in the fresh air increases the flow of blood and oxygen in
the body. This will help in releasing good hormones, and will make a healthy
mind and body. It can be in the form of going out for a walk, being physically
active at home by helping with household chores, walking uphill, jogging, or
running, aerobics, etc.
Meditation
Meditation is an age-old practice that produces a deep state of relaxation and
helps you focus on one thought and clear the others. It works to reverse the
effects of stress by providing rejuvenation and repair of the mind and body.
Thus, preventing further damage from the physical effects of stress.
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