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Module 2 reflection//

I'm walking away from this module having learned new material and having applied it to my life, it made it this module personal. I learned that different ethnicities are more prone than others to disease and health conditions, I learned as well that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US. Although they're cool facts, how to cope with stress was my favorite topics to read/research/learn about. On page 52 ,it states American's expierence higher stress annually while all aware that stress is affecting their health.If more people dealth with stress, they'd live a happier healthier life. 
The two different personality types was the material I enjoyed learning the most, by going here it helped me learn more in depth about the two different personalities. I was able to put myself into one of the catergories, which I was really interesting to me. The two personalities react to stress differenly, which is a direct result of the type of personality traits they show off. For instance, Type B isn't driven or motivated so when faced with stress, they become apathetical. I really enjoed reading through the discussion forum with my other classmates- it''s relieving to know people cope with stress in the same way as me.
Like Stacy said, becoming an adult can be overwhelming so writing things down really helps you to remember. Not only to remember, but to not forget everything that you accomplished. I have a dryerase board with a to-do list and whenever I see one of the tasks crossed out, it motivates me. It also shows how much I get done, it's easy to not give yourself credit. 

Definitions learned:
1.Psycologocal health- a demension of health and wellness that encompasses both mental and emotional components. 
-I was never aware these two could be grouped together.
2. Behavior change- a sustained change in habit or pattern of behavior that affects health.
-I was under the impression that a behavior change was an attitude change. I wasnt aware that it had to afect your health as well. After learning the definition, I was able to apply it to my recent lifestyle changes. 
3.Enabling factors- factors that make it possible for individuals to change their behavior or their environment.
-I learned that enabling factors can be resources or people that help you sustain a change.


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