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Personal Development
The Stressors and Challenges of being an
adolescent:

 Adolescence is a period of ‘ storm and stress’, a time


of turbulence whether it is a physical or psychological.
The decision they make and their engagement in varied
activities may influence the rest of their lives.
1. Transition from Dependence to
Autonomy or Individuation
 Adolescence demands gradual independence from their parents
while ties with the family weakens.
 An adolescent at this point focus on the self and establishes a
distinct persona from those with whom he or she has attached
himself or herself since childhood.
 Thisis a challenge of separating one’s self from the dominant
family security and slowly leaving one’s comfort zone.
2. Shifting relationship with Parents

 The once dependent and submissive child begins to assert his or


her as a knowledgeable, thinking and reasoning individual.
 One tries to show ‘ grow up’ characteristics and traits that parents
on the other hand are not ready to handle yet radically, as they
themselves begin to wean their child.
 This possibly can result to conflict, arguments and stress.
3. Finding one’s place in the future world of
work
 Adolescents confronted with the reality that sooner or later there
is a need to be on their own. To pay for bills, cook and fend for
themselves.
 Andso the reality that they need to find work becomes a point of
argument.
 Confusion,enters one’s mind with the questions of how, where
and when they can find a job that can sustain their needs?.
4. Increased responsibility in the Family and
Community

 Being a child is a BLISS.


 Changes happens when we enter adolescence stage when we are
expected to begin participating in the accomplishment of tasks at
home and even in our communities.
 Oneneeds to get out of their shell and start becoming a Doer.
That is how one’s sense of responsibility is gauged.
5. Managing one’s Sexuality

 Adolescent is the period of the unfolding of sexuality which begins from


the onset of puberty .
 Among girls it is marked by the beginning of ‘menstrual cycle’ also known
as the ‘menarche’ which among boys it is marked by the first release of
sperm in ejaculation known as ‘spermarche’.
 Atthis juncture a girl starts to become a ‘lady’ while a boy becomes a
‘man’.
 Attraction to opposite sex will be initiated and triggered formation of
intimate relationship after stages of infatuation, courting and relationship.
6. Formation of identity

 The journey of self-discovery requires continuous adjustments


and learnings.
 These processes gear them to self-determination and
understanding of their interests, goals and individuality.
 Achievement on given tasks if successful can provide Self-
concept and a higher degree of self esteem. But if this does not
attained it will manifests negativities in the future.
7. Need for Higher Cognitive ability for
decision-making
 Adolescent can understand and formulated logical, rational and
abstract strategies.
 They are conscious about cause and effects and can logically
resolve problems by testing hypotheses before coming up with
the conclusions.
 Atthis point they can appreciate that people are unique from
each other.
8. Mood Changes caused by Hormonal
Changes

 Biological changes affects an adolescent’s hormone. These may


lead to anxiety and mood swings that eventually manifests in
their behavior.
 Learning to control and handle their emotions and developing a
higher level of self-esteem is a necessity in this stage of human
development.
9. Accountabilities brought about by
expectations

 Adolescence marks the beginning of the development of a more


complex cognitive skill and mental processes.
 Critical thinking skills will equip them for real life situations.
 Reasoning skills are expected to be upgraded as they begin to
delve on daunting and challenging situations in their lives.
Adolescent Stress
Teen years are crucial years as it can ‘make or break’ the
adolescents. The inevitable changes undergone by the
adolescents create this period of turmoil. The challenges they
confront are either brought about by their own selves or by those
expectations and pressures that emanate from their social
environment.
Growing up and negotiating a path between independence and
reliance on others is a tough business for adolescents. It creates
stress, and it can create serious depression for them who are ill-
equipped to cope, communicate and solve problems.
STRESS

 Stress is defined as a state of extreme difficulty,


pressure or strain. It is a way by which the body responds
to the pressures from the external environment. Stress is
unpleasant as it puts the mind and the body in a dilemma
where it is threatened or challenged.
STRESS

 The concept of stress was developed by Hans Selye (1936)


which brought forth the theory of stress reaction known as the
“General Adaptation Syndrome” – this states that a
body under stress generally undergoes response stages:
Alarm, Resistance and Exhaustion.
Some Stressors include the ff:

• Illness in the family • Getting into trouble


• Loss of a love one • Sibling rivalry
• Quitting school • Hunger
• Divorce/ separation • Financial constraints
• Failing in school
Types of Stress
This is experienced by the body as
an unpleasant stimulus becomes a
source of motivation. Such happens
when attainment of the goal is being
expected. And so despite the
provision of effort and extreme
sacrifice whether psychological or
physical, the individual is motivated
to push more to achieve the goal.

POSITIVE STRESS
“EUSTRESS”
This type of stress causes not
only causes pain in the mind
but also in the body as it
makes the individual literally
sick. This is brought forth by
the helplessness and
hopelessness created by the
stressor on the person.

NEGATIVE STRESS
“DISTRESS”
EFFECTS of Extreme Emotions and
Stress

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 Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat.
When you feel threatened. Your nervous system responds by releasing a
flood of stress hormones, and including adrenaline and cortisol, which
rouse the body for emergency action.
 This is known as the “fight or flight” stress response and is your body’s
way of protecting you. When working properly, stress helps you stay
focused, energetic and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your
life- giving you extra strength to defend yourself for example, or spurring
you to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident.
 Stress can also help you to rise meet challenges. Stress is what keep you on
your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when
you’re attempting the game-winning free throw or drives you to study for
an exam when you’d rather be watching TV.
Responses of the body to extreme
emotions and stress overload include
the ff:

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Physical Impact
 Increase in the rate & depth of breathing
 Blood becomes more concentrated
 Heart and pulses rate increases
 Senses become extremely keen
 Butterflies in one’s stomach
 Goosebumps
 Cold sweat
 Dry mouth
 Adrenaline rush
Health Problems
v
 Pain of any kind
 Heart disease
 Digestive problems
 Sleep problems
 Depression
 Weight problems
 Auto immune diseases
 Skin conditions, such as
eczema
Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Poor judgment
Seeing only the negative
Anxious or Racing thoughts
Constant worrying
Emotional Symptoms
 Moodiness
 Irritability or Short Temper
 Agitation or inability to relax
 Feeling overwhelmed
 Sense of loneliness and
isolation
 Depression or General
Unhappiness
Behavioral Symptoms
 Eating more or less
 Sleeping too much or too little
 Isolating yourself from others
 Procrastinating or neglecting
responsibilities
 Using alcohol, cigarettes or drugs to
relax
 Nervous habits
How can you handle your
stress?

Do you think that life stressors are


normal occurrences in one’s life? Why?

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