how stress is defined and measured.

The purpose of the Journal is to develop self-awareness of stress reactions on an individual basis. Please note that the Journal writing is part of the Unit 9 Final Project: Designing a Stress Management and Prevention Program. Go to Doc Sharing and download the file "HW410_U1_Journal.doc" to your computer. Complete it using Word. Save it to a location on your computer you will remember (perhaps a folder titled HW410 Docs).

Directions: Complete the Journal Assignment entitled: “How Stressed Are You?” Directions are found on pages 11 and 12 of the Mindfulness workbook. You will use this Journal Assignment as a way of mapping your stress throughout the course. Keep it handy and refer back to it often.

When you are ready to submit it, go to the Dropbox and complete the steps below:

1. Click on Dropbox on the upper gray menu.

2. Click on the Submit an Assignment link.

3. Select Unit 1: Journal writing from the Submit to basket dropdown menu.

4. Enter any comments you have for the instructor in the Comments field.

5. Click on the Add Attachments button.

6. Follow the instructions on the Attachments screen to upload your assignment.

7. Click OK .

8. Click Submit .