Chris Bellavita and Paolo Soriso cope well overall. They are able to maintain composure under stress and recover from failure quickly. Like most executives who are hardy and cope well, they are likely to have the following:
a. a belief that the challenges they face are worthy challenges, a commitment to something that they believe is meaningful in their lives, and a willingness to take control of situations by proactively making decisions and taking actions that are likely to influence outcomes
b. more years of work experience, more years of education, and a belief that the challenges he faces are worthy challenges
c. a history of recent successes that helps him rise above challenges, a mentor who is dedicated to his success, and the ability to minimize interpersonal conflict until the challenging period is over
d. none of the above is correct
Question 2
All of the following are ways to help let go of past behaviors that no longer serve you well except _____.
a. learning new skills that are likely to lead to future success
b. assessing your own strengths and weaknesses
c. obtaining feedback on your progress
d. underlearning new behaviors
Varus Stress Test
What stress does to your body
Colds and Psychological Stress
Sample Stress Management Program
Styles of Coping and Examples from the Brief COPE Inventory
Self-massage of the forearm helps reduce the effects of stress on muscles used for massage.