1. Define stress.
Ans - Stress is fundamentally defined as the reaction of the body to any change that requires an
adjustment or response, It is considered a normal part of life that can originate from your
environment, your body, or your thoughts.
2. What are the various side effects of stress?
Ans- When stress is experienced in excess or for prolonged periods, it can have several
sde effects which are following
● Harm to emotional health
● Harm to physical health
● limit our ability to function well at home, in school, and within our relationships.
3. Write the names of self-management techniques.
Ans- Here are the names of self-management techniques.
● Physical Exercise
● Yoga
● Meditation
● Enjoying Vacations and Holidays with Family and Friends
● Taking Nature Walks
4. How is yoga helpful in stress management?
Ans- Doing yoga, along with meditation and deep breathing exercises, helps in proper blood
circulation and relaxes the body. This contributes to a healthy lifestyle, which in turn leads to
generally lower stress levels.
5. Differentiate between self-motivation and self-awareness.
Ans- Self-awareness is about knowing yourself – understanding your personality, thoughts,
emotions, and values.
Self-motivation is the force that drives you to act and move from thought to action
6. What are the signs that indicate lack of self-awareness?
Ans- Signs indicating a lack of self-awareness include:
• Being in denial.
• Feeling the need to micro-manage projects, people, or situations.
• Making excuses or blaming others
7. What is stress management?
Ans- Stress management involves making changes in your life and applying techniques to deal
with, prevent, and control stress. It helps people effectively manage stress, analyze stressors,
and minimize their effects.
8. What are the benefits of going on vacation with family and friends?
Ans- Vacations with family and friends reduce stress, boost productivity and motivation, improve
sleep and mood, and strengthen relationships. They also aid in self-reconnection and enhance
overall quality of life.
9. Differentiate between public and personal social awareness.
Ans- Public Self-Awareness is being aware of how you appear to others, especially when the
center of attention. Private Self-Awareness is being aware of aspects of yourself but only
internally and privately, not related to external perception
10. What are the factors with which independent working style is related?
Ans- The ability to work independently is related to being a calm and relaxed person. This
independent working style involves:
• Becoming self-aware, self-monitoring, and self-correcting.
• Knowing what you need to do.
• Taking the initiative rather than being told what to do.
• Recognizing your mistakes and not blaming others.
• Having the ability and the will to learn continuously
11. Identify the steps for managing stress.
Ans- Managing stress involves three key steps:
• Be aware that you are stressed
• Identify what is causing you stress
• Apply stress management methods
12. Create a list of personal stressful situation and ways to handle them.
Ans- Here are some personal stressful situations and ways to handle them:
Stressful Situations
• Feeling unprepared for exams.
• Family pressures or money issues.
• Lack of sleep or not eating well.
Ways to Handle Them
• Use time management and focus on important tasks.
• Talk to someone close about the issue.
• Relax through exercise, movies, or other activities.
13. Explain the meaning of self-motivation
Ans- Self-motivation is simply the force within you that drives you to do things. It is your ability to
do what needs to be done without external influence.
14. Identify types of motivation.
Ans- There are two types of motivation -
Internal Motivation: Driven by actions that make you happy, healthy, and feel good .
External Motivation: Stems from actions that provide respect, recognition, and
appreciation
15. Define time management.
Ans- Time management is the ability to plan and control how you spend the hours of your day
well and do all that you want to do.
16. list the steps for managing time effectively.
Ans- To manage time effectively, the sources outline four key steps
• Organize: Plan daily activities and follow a timetable. Keep your surroundings tidy to save time
• Prioritize: Create a "to-do" list and rank tasks by importance, ensuring the most important ones
are done first
• Control: Maintain command over your activities and time by avoiding distractions and
time-wasters
• Track: Monitor where your time is spent to analyze effectiveness and identify time-wasting
habits
17. What is Goal Setting?
Ans- Goal setting is about finding and listing your goals and then planning on how to achieve
them.
18. Create short-term and long-term goals using SMART method.
Ans- To create short-term and long-term goals, use the SMART method. This helps define and
plan goal achievement.
SMART stands for:
• S - Specific: Clear, well-defined .
• M - Measurable: Quantifiable progress .
• A - Achievable: Realistic and attainable .
• R - Realistic: Something you want and can work towards .
• T - Time-bound: Has a specific deadline .
• Short-term goals: Achieved within 6 months to 2 years .
• Long-term goals: Achieved in the next 5 years
Example Goals:
Short-Term Goal: Improve Math grade.
• Specific: Raise Math average from 70% to 85%.
• Measurable: By test scores, homework, report card.
• Achievable: Extra hour study daily, tutoring twice weekly.
• Realistic: Yes, with resources available.
• Time-bound: Next 4 months (by semester end).
Long-Term Goal: Become a proficient public speaker.
• Specific: Participate in 3 inter-school debates, join public speaking club, deliver engaging
presentations confidently.
• Measurable: Number of competitions, feedback scores, speaking 10 mins without notes.
• Achievable: Regular practice, club meetings, seeking opportunities.
• Realistic: Yes, valuable skill with consistent effort.
• Time-bound: Within the next 3 years.
