Question

Jabari is keenly aware of the challenges facing him as his visa expires at the end of the year. Unfortunately, he has at least another year of classes to take in order to finish his degree. He shares his concerns and the resulting stress of the situation with his tennis coach, Dr. Osaka. According to the various methods of coping with stress, which of the following strategies would be most effective for Jabari?

a. telling himself the immigration department has far too many people to monitor and that the odds are he will not be caught with an expired visa

b. developing an air of confidence in an effort to emotionally insulate himself from his feelings of stress

c. making an appointment with the college registrar to discuss his options for extending his visa due to extenuating circumstances

d.keeping the situation a secret from others to avoid being turned in to the authorities

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C

Stress can even be positive. It is a source of strength that drives us to go beyond our limits. Therefore, not knowing how to enjoy, manage and deal with stress can damage your career, your personal relationships and even your health.

The first step, is to develop a deeper understanding of the effect that stress has on us. As we are stressed for different reasons, it is important to find out what causes it, what is your level of tolerance to stress and the best management tactics.

While yoga and meditation, for example, are the most suitable method for some, others may benefit more from breathing exercises or even from a balanced diet and physical exercise.