STRESS
INOCULATION
Stress Inoculation:
Anticipating a stressful situation and preparing for it in advance, can be a good
way of preventing unpleasant stress reactions. It works a lot like a vaccine.
By identifying the potential stressor and attenuating its potency, you become
somewhat immunized to the effects of the stressor in real life. For example, in
anticipation of giving a speech, you can prepare ahead of time, then practice
with a friend (who is supportive, but constructively critical). Then learn to
recognize your stress and arousal followed by using many coping strategies and
relaxing effectively to perform well. Then you must reinforce your success in
that experience in order to be more resistant and immune to stress of speaking
in the future.
Refer to the list of
Your Legitimate Rights.
When do you find it
most difficult to assert your rights?