Stress and Time Management

Total Hours in Course81

Number of hours for lectures16

Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16

Independent study hours49

Date of course confirmation09.11.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities

Course developer

Sociālo un humanitāro zinātņu institūts

Kitija Kirila

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The study course provides an insight into the multifaceted nature of the phenomena of stress and time from both theoretical and practical perspectives. By examining stress and time-management methods and techniques, students gain an understanding of the processes of stress and time management and the factors influencing them. Students are able to identify stress and its manifestations, determine their own stress level, evaluate their time-planning habits, and learn to find the stress-management and time-planning methods and techniques most suitable for their individual needs in order to develop and apply a personal stress- and time-management strategy.
The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in identifying stress and selecting stress-management and time-planning methods, in order to build their professional and personal competence and to develop their ability to individually design and apply a stress- and time-management strategy to their professional environment and personal life.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of stress, forms of expression, stress-related factors and the influence on the private and working life and well-being of an individual. (Individual task, presentation)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts of time management, the factors that affect it, and their influence on an individual’s private and professional life. (Individual task, presentation)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles for designing a stress- and time-management strategy, the related methods and techniques, and their application. (Report and presentation)

SKILLS
Professional skills
Perform a self-analysis and self-evaluation (Individual task).
Identify sources of stress, determine stress levels, and propose an appropriate approach to assessing and addressing the stress. (Individual task, report.)
Identify internal and external barriers to efficient use of time, analyse them and find appropriate solutions to eliminate them. (Individual task, presentations)
Obtain, collect and analyse information and design a personal stress and time management strategy. (Individual task, report.)

Soft skills
Responsibly plan the completion of assigned tasks. (Report, presentation, individual task)
Work effectively in a team, delegate responsibilities and coordinate their execution, and assume responsibility for the results of the group’s work. (Group task)
Present the results of the work carried out and support the opinion with arguments. (Individual task, report, presentation)

COMPETENCE
Individually identify and critically analyse stress and time-management processes, the causes of stress, and internal and external barriers to the efficient use of time; be aware of their consequences; and individually design a stress- and time-management strategy. (Individual task, report and presentation)

Course Content(Calendar)

Full-time studies:
Expanded content of the programme (16 hours)
1. Stress and time management as a component of self-management. The concept of subjective well-being. (1 hour)
2. Understanding of the concept of stress. Stress types. Stress identification. (1 hour)
3. Stressors. Stress causes. (1 hour)
4. Stress levels and stages. (1 hour)
5. Basic elements of time management. An individual's time budget. (1 hour)
6. Time management structure (1 hour)
7. Inefficient use of time. (1 hour)
8. Time planning system. (1 hour)
9. Urgency and busyness as features of the age (1 hour)
10. Burn phenomenon. (1 hour)
11. Stress management and prevention: techniques, methods, and strategies. (1 hour)
12. Prioritization. (1 hour)
13. Time-saving system elements. (1 hour)
14. Lifestyle. A balance between the working and the private lives. Capacity and its promotion. (1 hour)
15. Necessity for and the basic principles of designing an individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)
16. Awareness of one’s own abilities and opportunities. Analysis of the position of the current personality. (1 hour)

Topics and content of seminars and individual tasks (16 hours)
1. Individual task. Assessment of subjective well-being. Identification of the life position of an individual. Identification of the basic areas of life. (1 hour)
2. Individual task. Self-evaluation system. Awareness of the strengths and weaknesses. (1 hour)
3. Identification of stress and detection of stress types. Analysis of stressors. Determination of an individual stress level. (1 hour)
4. Analysis of the risk of burnout. Self-assistance methods. (1 hour)
5. Individual task. The influence of stress and time management on a person's private and working life. Stress and time management methods and techniques and their application (2 hours).
6. Basic skills for stress management. Practical learning of stress management techniques (2 hours)
7. Group task. Time management factors, time awareness, my relationship with time. (1 hour)
8. Group task. Time planning habits and the methods applied. (1 hour)
9. Individual task. Analysis of the individual time budget and time use. Prioritization (2 hours)
10. Analysis of the lifestyle and the way of life. Healthy lifestyle components. Personal capacity analysis (2 hours)
11. Report. Individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)
12. Presentation. Individual stress and time management strategy. (1 hour)

Part-time studies and part-time distance learning:

All topics specified for full-time studies are covered, but the number of contact hours is reduced to half of the number specified for full-time studies.

Requirements for awarding credit points

A positive assessment (credit) can be obtained if the lectures have been attended and the individual assignments, seminar sessions, group work, report, and presentation have all been completed and positively evaluated.

The study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with Order of the Vice-Rector for Studies No. 2.4-8/54 on distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and individual tasks, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The assigned individual and group tasks, research assignments, or other types of tasks related to the topics covered in the classes have been completed, and a positive assessment (credit) has been obtained.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Individual assignments are evaluated according to the quality requirements set for the completion of the specific tasks.

Compulsory reading

1. Greenberg M. The stress-proof brain: master your emotional response to stress using mindfulness and neuroplasticity. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2017.
2. Lova Dž., Hoviks K.T. Pieci soļi hroniska stresa pārvarēšanai: kā veiksmīgi risināt problēmsituācijas un krīzes. Rīga: Lietusdārzs, 2023. 213 lpp.
3. Makenna P. Stresa vadība : pārstāj raizēties un jūties labi - tūlīt pat! Rīga: Avots, 2021, 169 lpp.
4. Rība A. Laika menedžments: veiksmīgai darbībai un savas dzīves kontrolei. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2020. 127 lpp.
5. Selje H. Mana mūža stress. Rīga: Jumava, 2012. 253 lpp.
6. Sons T. Successful Stress Management. Pieejams: https://medium.com/thrive-global/successful-stress-management-c95d458a5c48
7. Stress. London: Dorling Kindersley, 2018. 224 p.
8. Taitsa Dž.L. Stress! Un ko ar to iesākt...: labsajūtas atgūšanas rokasgrāmata : stresa atiestate: kā nomierināt savu ķermeni un prātu dažu minūšu laikā. Rīga: Dienas Grāmata, 2024. 276 lpp.
9. The Staff of Entrepreneur Media, Rich J.R. The Remote Worker's Handbook: How to Work Effectively From Anywhere. Irvine: Entrepreneur Press, 2023. 186 pp. eBook. Pieejams elektroniski LBTU EBSCOhost datubāzē: https://ej.uz/xk82
10. Vidnere M. Stresa menedžments: sintoniskais stresa vadīšanas modelis. Rīga: RaKa, 2022. 206 lpp.
11. Zakriževska – Belogrudova M. Stresa anatomija. Rīga: RISEBA, 2021. 154 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Annas Psiholoģija: iepazīsti sevi un dzīvo labāk! Rīga: Žurnāls Santa, 2011. ISSN: 2243-688X
2. Biznesa Psiholoģija. Ikšķile: Saules Bite, 2006-2014. ISSN: 1691-3183. Pieejams: https://biznesapsihologija.lv/
3. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS). Print ISSN: 2320–1959, Electronic ISSN: 2320–1940. Pieejams: https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jnhs.html
4. Psiholoģija: žurnāls. Rīga: Northen European Ecology, 2017. ISSN: 2501-0174.

Notes

Restricted elective study course in the ESAF academic bachelor's study program "Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration".
Free-choice course for LBTU basic study programmes.

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