Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
BULAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 12
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET 5
Name of the Student: _______________________________________________________________
Grade & Strand: _____________________________ Date: ___________________
I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of this module you will be able to:
1. Discuss that understanding stress and its sources during adolescence may
help in identifying ways to cope and have a healthful life,
2. Identify sources of your stress and illustrate the effect of stress on your system.
3. Demonstrate personal ways of coping with stress for healthful living.
II. ACTIVITIES
A. Let Us Review
Activity: STRESS BINGO
Copy the bingo card in your answer sheet (long bond paper). Find someone who
regularly participates in one of these activities. Ask him/her to sign his/her name in the
appropriate box. Find a different person for each box.
Listens to music Keeps a journal Plays a musical Makes “to do” lists Has hiked to the top of a
or a diary instrument mountain
Eats Breakfast Enjoys baking Plays with an Likes to laugh and Has a fish tank / aquarium
cookies electronic device does so a lot
Plays outside Talks to family Your favorite Enjoys nature Sleeps 9-11 hours a night
after school about problems activity
Goes for Volunteers Practices a martial Daydreams Does yoga or pilates
walks / bike art
riding
Enjoys going for Goes window Works out at a Skis, Rented a movie on the
a drive shopping gym/ at home Skateboards weekend
B. Let Us Study
Reading: STRESS MANAGEMENT
Dictionary definitions do not quite capture the meaning of stress as it is seen
and experienced in the world of work. One of the Webster’s definitions describes it
as an “…emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.”
A practical way of defining stress is the feeling one gets from prolonged, pent-
up emotions. If the emotions you experience are pleasant and desirable – joy,
elation, ecstasy, delight – you usually feel free to let them show. They are not
suppressed. Therefore; positive emotions do not usually cause stress. Negative
emotions, on the other hand, are more often held inside. They are hidden. You
suffer quietly and you experience stress. Do not confuse positive situations with
positive emotions. A wedding, for example, is a positive situation that often brings
about the negative emotions of anxiety and tension. So stress can exist in great
situations.
Causes and Effects of Stress
Just as there is great variety in the range of emotions you might experience,
there are many possible manifestations of stress – in your private life and in your
working life. Here are some words that describe the emotions associated (as cause
and effect) with stress.
• Anxiety
• Pressure
• Misery
• Strain
• Desperation
• Tension
• Anger
• Panic
• Rejection
Prolonged stress can be devastating; burnout, breakdown, and depression are
some of the potential results of long-term, unmanaged stress. By wearing a mask,
you may expect to hide stress caused by problems in your personal life and not let
them influence your performance on the job. This will probably not work. The more
you try to hold your emotions in, the greater the pressure build-up will be.
Everyday frustrations cause stress build-up
From the time you wake up until you go to sleep, you may be confronted with a
succession of stressful situations. Managing to get yourself (and possibly a spouse
and children) out of bed and ready to face the day can be a challenge to your
patience and ingenuity. Driving to school or work can be harrowing – especially if
you’re running late. You may experience frustration in arranging to get the car
repaired. You may face conflicts in school or at work, such as coping with
unrealistic deadlines, equipment failures, or unexpected bad weather. If part of
your job is selling, you may experience feelings of rejection when most of your
customers say “no.”
A series of stressful and frustrating experiences throughout the day can cause
you to lie awake at night in an emotional turmoil – unable to get needed rest. You
face the next day with less emotional and physical stamina. After another stressful
day and another night without rest, you may have even less emotional strength and
stability. Therefore, stress build-up, if not resolved, continues day after day.
Problems in our personal life can be devastating
Surviving the normal, everyday stress described above can be difficult. But far
more serious and painful circumstances can create long-term stress. More serious
stressful circumstances may include separation from loved ones, personal illness,
or illness of a loved one, death of someone you care about, or conflict with a spouse
or close friend. Other major causes of stress are problems with drug and alcohol
abuse, domestic violence, care of children and elderly relatives, chronic mental
illness, injury, physical handicaps, even moving to a new home, if you’ve lived in the
same place for more than 10 years. The list goes on and on.
Managing your personal finances can be another stressful experience. This can
be a problem no matter what your income level, but it is especially difficult if you
must support a family and do not earn enough to live comfortably. Unpaid bills,
unwise use of credit, and budget limitations can make life difficult.
A common cause of stress is dealing with life’s transitions
This is especially true when a person must cope with too many transitions all at
once. For example, Ellen has just completed a program in fashion merchandising.
She is eager to get started on her new job. Her mother is ill and requires care. Her
father died a few months ago. Ellen’s new job requires that she relocate to a town
100 miles from home. The move, a new career, and a change in family relationships
may cause excessive stress for her. Too many changes have arrived at the same
time.
C. Let Us Practice
Activity 1: WHAT CAUSES YOU TO “LOSE YOUR COOL”?
We all have certain things, situations, or people that cause us to lose our
composure from time to time. Determine what causes YOU to “lose your cool” by
completing this activity.
When you begin to identify your stressors, you can become skilled at preventing
negative consequences. Select each factor that causes you stress and write it in
your answer sheet (long bond paper)
______ being late ______ parents fighting
______ too much homework ______ getting detention
______ speaking in public ______ your job
______ babysitting ______ taking tests
______ going to the dentist ______ video games
______ arguments with friends ______ using a computer
______ restrictions at home ______ closed-in spaces
______ chores ______ commercials
______ lack of sleep ______ interruptions while busy
______ no date for a dance ______ getting an injection
______ pimples ______ arguments with parents
______ physical education class ______ fight with boyfriend/girlfriend
______ math class ______ losing
______ English class ______ careless drivers
______ other class ______ slow drivers
______ boredom ______ loud people
______ rude people ______ baby crying
______ no money ______ disrespectful children
______ no transportation ______ a friend betrays you
______ playing on a sports team ______ losing something valuable
______ not being included in a sports team
Activity 2: STRESS SIGNALS
Take a look at the warning signs of stress listed below. Write down in
a long bond paper that will serve as your Journal all of the warning signs that
apply to you.
Physical Emotional Behavioral
______ headaches ______ mood changes ______ smoking
______ stomach aches ______ lack of concentration ______ nail biting
______ dizziness ______ nightmares ______ tapping
______ back pain ______ panic attacks ______ pulling hair
______ neck stiffness ______ anxiety ______ grinding hair
______ ulcer sores on ______ anger ______ use of alcohol
mouth ______ irritability ______ use of medication
______ jaw pains ______ crying ______ compulsive dieting
______ weight loss ______ thoughts of suicide ______ hair chewing
______ weight gain ______ depression ______ nervous laughter
______ twitches ______ confusion ______ pacing
(eyelids, face) ______ confusion ______ lateness
______ weakness ______ feelings of helplessness ______ putting things off
______ nausea ______ restlessness ______ not caring about
______ indigestion ______ racing thoughts physical appearance
______ excessive sleeping ______ aggressiveness ______ compulsive overeating
______ overeating
______ loss of appetite
______ inability to sleep
______ skin problems
______ cold hands or feet
______ excessive sweating
______ chest pains
______ high blood pressure
______ rapid or difficult breathing
**Note: When you have finished checking your warning signs, discuss your list at
least 50 words and write it in a long bond paper. You will be rated using
the rubric below;
III. EVALUATION
Portfolio Output No. 9: My Stress Signals
Write about your stress signals. Answer the following questions:
1. How do you know that you are stressed?
2. How much stress do you think you are currently under?
3. What are some ways that you usually remove or reduce the stress that
cause you physical, emotional or behavioral difficulties?
You will be rated using the rubric below;
Scoring Rubric for Short and Extended Response
Score Score Indicator
4 The response provides all aspects of a complete interpretation and/or a
correct solution. The response thoroughly addresses the points relevant to
the concept or task. It provides strong evidence that information,
reasoning, and conclusions have a definite logical relationship. It is clearly
focused and organized, showing relevance to the concept, task, or solution
process.
3 The response provides the essential elements of an interpretation and/or a
solution. It addresses the points relevant to the concept or task. It provides
ample evidence that information, reasoning, and conclusions have a logical
relationship. It is focused and organized, showing relevance to the concept,
task, or solution process.
2 The response provides a partial interpretation and/or solution. It
somewhat addresses the points relevant to the concept or task. It provides
some evidence that information, reasoning, and conclusions have a
relationship. It is relevant to the concept and/or task, but there are gaps in
focus and organization.
1 The response provides an unclear, inaccurate interpretation and/or
solution. It fails to address or omits significant aspects of the concept or
task. It provides unrelated or unclear evidence that information, reasoning,
and conclusions have a relationship. There is little evidence of focus or
organization relevant to the concept, task, and/or solution process.
IV. REFERENCES
Personal Development for Life and Work, 8th Ed., by Wallace, H.R. & Masters,
L.A., 2001.
Emotional Intelligence Activities for teens 13-18.
Prepared by: Checked & Verified by:
CELINNE G. LAGUERAS MARK GLEN L. TEJADA
Teacher I SGH-PE & Health Subject
Recommending Approval:
MARIVIC A. AŇONUEVO
ASP II, SHS
Approved:
SALVE E. FERRERAS
Principal III
Noted:
LEONISA M. ENOLVA
OIC-PSDS, Bulan II
