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1. Valerie - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 327)
Cite past examples of stressful events. The interviewer, however, is more interested in the manner in which you cope with stress. Explain how you use problem-solving, decision-making or time management skills to reduce stress.
2. Richard - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 328)
Bring up other techniques you may use to relieve stress such as taking a break, stretching, or making a to-do list. Only say you work better under pressure if it's actually a true statement.
3. cl123 - August 05 2008 (Answer ID: 116)
Examples: "Stress is a great motivator for me because it helps me in getting things done" or "I work out twice a week to relieve stress".
4. Berry - August 21 2008 (Answer ID: 406)
I always put things into context. It may seem like the biggest problem in the world at the moment, but time will pass and even the most painful/stressful moments will just become a distant memory. That being said, I focus on alleviating the stress and not letting it get the best of me (being nonfunctional and giving into helplessness & self pity).
Some stressful moments in my life were times when I was forced to be "responsible" and not run with my emotions. For example, my mother had gotten into a huge car accident but I was midway into Finals Week with obligations to work. I couldn't drop everything, even though that's what my heart wanted to do. In moments like that, I feel that prayers (non-religious) and keeping to already set-obligations/responsibilities/schedule/plans kept me grounded. If it were any other situation that I could have excused myself out of, I would have.
Day by day, we learn to cope and learn to deal with our high pressured scenarios without self-sacrificing everything we've built ourselves to be.
5. Marie - January 04 2009 (Answer ID: 1193)
i get stress when i think im doing toomuch for my spouse and he does not acknowledge me at all. (answer)
6. stimy - March 19 2009 (Answer ID: 1696)
i get stress out when people bothers me.
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What kinds of situations put you under stress? How do you handle that stress?
(Question ID: 114) Contributor: cl123
1. Valerie - August 18 2008 (Answer ID: 327)
4. Berry - August 21 2008 (Answer ID: 406)
5. Marie - January 04 2009 (Answer ID: 1193)