

Anxiety & Stress Triggers
Take a moment to think about the last time you felt anxious or stressed... List the thoughts,
concerns, images, and feelings you experienced below.
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Now take a moment to ask yourself how preparation could have alleviated most of what
you listed. You may be surprised to learn just how important preparation really is.
It’s all about preparation!
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Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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Basic Books, 1997
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Parker, James D.A. Assessing Emotional Intelligence. Springer, 2009.
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Flippo, Rona F and Caverly, David C. Handbook of College Reading and Study Strategy Research, 2e.
Routledge, 2000.
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