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PUBHLTH 160 My Body/My Health
Unit 2 – Resilience & Stress Reflection Journal Description
This journal entry has two activities:
Activity 1 – is about practice of gratitude.
Activity 2 – is a reflection activity called “Life Map Exercise”
This Journal Entry is worth 100 points.
Activity 1 is worth 50/100 points
Activity 2 is worth 50/100 points
Due Date: Check the Course Calendar on Blackboard
See below for grading criteria
Note: You will complete both activities and write about your experiences in a single journal entry for Unit 2.
Activity 1 – The Practice of Gratitude
The required word count for Activity 1 is 250-550 words. See below for additional grading criteria.
Why this activity?
Research suggests that people who regularly express gratitude are more resilient when facing life’s challenges. They report better health, reduce their risk of heart disease, get better sleep, strengthen feelings of connection and satisfaction in their relationships, feel more satisfied with their lives, more joy and optimism, and less anxiety.
Do this:
Look at the provided sheet of gratitude practices (PDF file). Choose and carry out a different gratitude activity to practice (one a day, for a total of five activities). Each day keep notes describing what gratitude activity you practiced, and what took place. Be specific: in your notes include details about what/how you felt and thought before, during, and after each activity. Dare to step out of your comfort zone and choose activities that represent a bit of a stretch!
What to Write in Your Journal Entry Under “Activity 1”
In your journal entry start by listing the five gratitude activities you choose, and describe what you did in each activity. For example you might choose the activity, “When you are feeling sad, upset, or angry, notice and stop. Pay attention to your breath. Think of three things you are grateful for.” You should write this down, and describe what took place when you did this; be sure to include details about what/how you felt and thought before, during, and after the activity. Include your answers to the following two questions, as well: Among the five gratitude activities you practiced, which two activities had the greatest impact on you, and why? How might continuing each one of these practices on a regular basis contribute to your wellbeing?
Activity 2 – “Life Map Exercise”
The required word count for Activity 2 is 250-550 words. See below for details and additional grading criteria.
Why this activity?
This activity is helpful for putting one’s life in perspective – for seeing the “big picture” and getting to know oneself better – all of which are fundamental to fostering stress hardiness, or resilience. Thoughtful reflection on the themes identified can give you a better grasp on who you are, where you’ve come from, and where you might be headed next. It can also highlight patterns/themes in your life, which you may not have recognized before, contributing to a sense of purpose. For some people, reflecting on this activity or others like it can additionally bring greater hope or motivation in current situations. A gift from facing life’s challenges is perspective! This activity has two parts (A and B) described below:
Part A – Creating Your “Timeline”
You will need cardboard, or a large sheet of paper (you can tape several pieces of plain white printer paper together to create a larger one). Feel free to adapt and use other materials you may have at hand, as long as you can produce a similar result.
You will also need three different colors of “post-it” or “sticky” notes (you can create your own, but you must use three different colors of paper or three distinctly different colors of markers that would show up clearly in a photo)
Do This:
(Take 25 minutes to complete this part of the activity – don’t try to dig too deeply. You want what comes to mind easily and quickly)
Part B – Reflecting on your “Timeline”
Take another 20 minutes or so, to just sit and notice what is on your life map.
Is there more of one color than the other? Are there many of events in a certain time period, and less in another?
What to Write In Your Journal Entry Under “Activity 2”:
Grading Rubric
Activity 1 will be graded according to the degree to which:
Activity 2 will be graded according to the degree to which:
MBMH Policy for Late Journal Submissions
Points will be deducted from late submission of reflection journal entries as follows:
We strongly suggest that you do not wait until the last minute to post your journal entries as there is always the chance that technical problems (internet, hardware, etc.) might interfere with your ability to upload your work onto Blackboard.
We will not be able to grant exceptions to this grading policy for late entries!
Journal Grading Scale:
Needs Improvement: 0-73.9 points
Meets Expectations: 74-89.9 points
Exceptional: 90-100 points (Exceptional work is defined as work that goes above and beyond the prompt and shows creativity, thoughtfulness and reflection)
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