December 16, 2009

Can You Manage Your Stress?

Stress Management: is "working calmly under stress and pressure"

Can you manage your stress? ........... Answer the following questions to find out.

  • Are you immediately aware of your feelings of rising stress?
  • Do you know stress is inevitable in life? Can you calm yourself down and deal with it productively?
  • Are you able to influence stressful events and act to improve the immediate situation?
  • Do you have the ability to maintain your composure and avoid aggressive, hostile and irresponsible behavior?
  • Can you determine when to push back and when to let go?
  • Do you have vitality and strength?
  • Have you developed a high tolerance for frustration and learned not to “sweat the small stuff”?

Defintion and Questions from:

Coaching Emotional Intelligence

By Laura Belsten, PHD

2006 LearnMore Communications

December 9, 2009

Can You Accurately Self-Assess?

Accurate Self-Assessment: "an inner awareness of your strengths and limitations"

Can you accurately self-assess? ...... Ask yourself the following questions to find out.

  • Are you reflective, do you learn from experience?
  • Do you know your own capabilities; what you can and can’t do, your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Are you open to candid feedback, new perspectives, continuous learning, and self development?
  • Do you ask for help from others who might have more experience, knowledge, or ability?
  • Are you able to identify and target your needs for improvement and change?
  • Do you have a desire to learn and grow?


Definition and Questions from:

Coaching Emotional Intelligence

By Laura Belsten, PHD

2006 LearnMore Communications