Systematic Stress Management Program
Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Section
Introduction
Are You a Type A?
Self Inventory of Type A Behaviors
Are You a Type B?
Take Steps to Become Type B
12 Ways to Develop a Trusting Heart
Reducing Time Urgency
Type A Behavior Worksheet
Type B behaviors are the healthier counterpart to Type A behaviors. They are slower and more relaxed. Consider the following characteristics of the Type B personality. Place a plus mark (+) by each one that describes you. Place a double plus mark (++) by those you would like to increase.
* Easy-going manner
* Patient
* Rarely look at watch
* Good listener
* Appreciate leisure and beauty
* Not preoccupied with achievement
* Not driven by the clock
* Not competitive
* Tendency to take a long range view of things
* Casual style
* Delegates tasks with comfort
* Enjoys accomplishments of self and others
* Allows time for thinking things out
* Does things one at a time
* Slow, deliberate talker
* Does not allow self to feel rushed
* Enjoys the present
* Likes to relax
* Expresses affection openly
* Has good self-esteem
Begin including behaviors that you marked with a double plus in your daily behavior.
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Step 1: Understanding Stress
Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns
Step 5: Thinking Differently
Step 7: Communication & Stress
Step 2: Stress Management at Work
Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation
Step 6: Time Management
Steps to Systematic Stress Management™
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