List several of the major events or expectations that tend to be stressful for you. Common stressors include school (classes, exams), work (finances, schedules), and personal circumstances (friends, romance, family). Try to be as specific as possible and try to identify at least 10 different stressors. 

Exercise Task 

Using your list, do each of the following: 

1. Evaluate the extent to which poor time-management skills on your part play a role in the way each stressor affects you. Do exams cause stress, for example, because you tend to put off studying?

2. For each stressor that’s affected by your time management habits, develop a strategy for using your time more efficiently. 

3. Note the interrelationships among different kinds of stressors to see if they revolve around time-related problems. For example, financial pressures may cause you to work, and work may interfere with school. Can you manage any of these interrelationships more effectively by managing your time more effectively? 

4. How do you typically manage the stress in your life? Can you manage stress in a more time-effective manner?