In today’s lecture and seminar we have been focusing on the Mind, Body and Health. We are been focusing on the factors that impact our health, the role of personality in determining health and methods to a support a healthy lifestyle.

After completing the Holmes Rahe Inventory Test, the score I achived was 213 which implied that I would have a 50% chance of a major health breakdown in the next 2 years.

I think my score was high due to a lot of new beginnings. This year I started university which is said to increase stress. I also move house this Friday which is also said to increase stress.

Starting university was an emotional roller coaster. For me, stress began in 5th year when I had to finalise my choice and actually apply for university. After failing the first time around, I had to reapply which then caused more stress. The relief I experience when passing my college course and being accepted at UWS was like no other. However, stress began again when September came around and I was beginning the next chapter of my life.

Right now I am currently packing the things in my house as I move this Friday. This has added stress to my life as it is hard to keep up with university work when I have other stuff on my mind. I also have a part time job to keep up and it is often hard to find time to socialise with friends which is unhealthy. I am excited to settle into my new home so my stress levels decrease and life goes back to normal.

I was over all shocked when the results said that there is a 50% chance that I would have a mental breakdown in the next 2 years. I think is possible that I might have some issues due to uni exams. However I am a strong individual and can cope with stress well. I tend to face my problems before hiding them.