11.4: What Causes Stress?
Read the introductory text to this section, complete the self-assessment, and read the text below the heading titled "What Causes Stress."
In your notebook, reflect on any major life stressors you have experienced over the years, and the ways in which you handled them. Knowing your past personal coping mechanisms will provide you with insight on how you can improve your strategies in the future.
In your notebook, also consider what stressors you may face in your daily life and how you may overcome these stressors to focus on your studies.