This course explores the science and practice of managing everyday stress to build balance, resilience, and well-being. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based interventions, learners will understand how stress arises and learn practical strategies for self-regulation, cognitive reframing, lifestyle balance, and emotional resilience. Through experiential tasks, reflection, and live sessions, participants will develop a personalized Resilience plan for lifelong growth.

Life Stress Management

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Beginner level
No pre-req
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There are 13 modules in this course
This course explores the science and practice of managing everyday stress to build balance, resilience, and well-being. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based interventions, learners will understand how stress arises and learn practical strategies for self-regulation, cognitive reframing, lifestyle balance, and emotional resilience. Through experiential tasks, reflection, and live sessions, participants will develop a personalized Resilience plan for lifelong growth.
What's included
2 videos3 readings
2 videos• Total 4 minutes
- Meet Your Faculty - Prof. Sindhura Yamini• 2 minutes
- Introduction to the Course• 2 minutes
3 readings• Total 30 minutes
- Meet Your Faculty - Prof. Sindhura Yamini• 10 minutes
- Course Overview• 10 minutes
- Honor Code• 10 minutes
Learners will explore what stress is, how it operates, and why it affects people differently. They will understand major stress theories and models, distinguish between eustress and distress, and identify their own stress triggers and patterns. This module lays the foundation for awareness and self-reflection in managing stress effectively.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 49 minutes
- What it Stress, Really? • 9 minutes
- The Science Behind Stress• 8 minutes
- Models that Explain Stress• 7 minutes
- Perception Add Appraisal: The Mind’s Role• 9 minutes
- Types add Sources or Stress it Modern Lifestyle• 10 minutes
- The Awareness Practice: Observing Your Stress Patterns• 5 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 1• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 1• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 1• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will examine the physiological systems involved in the stress response, including the nervous, endocrine, and immune systems. They will understand how chronic stress impacts health and functioning. The module connects mind–body science to practical insights for maintaining physical and emotional balance.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 41 minutes
- The Body’s Alarm System • 8 minutes
- The HPA Axis in Action• 8 minutes
- The Vagus Nerve and Relaxation• 6 minutes
- The Cost of Staying “On”• 7 minutes
- Listening to the Body• 9 minutes
- Micro-Regulation Practices• 4 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 2• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 2• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 2• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
In this module, we will explore how thoughts, beliefs, and personality traits shape stress perception and coping. They will learn to identify thinking traps, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and cultivate flexible, balanced mindsets. This module emphasizes cognitive awareness as a key to emotional regulation and resilience.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 54 minutes
- The Thinking Mind and Stress• 8 minutes
- Appraisal and Interpretation• 9 minutes
- Coping Styles and Strategies• 10 minutes
- Personality and Stress Vulnerability• 9 minutes
- Cognitive Distortions and Self-Talk• 9 minutes
- Cognitive Reframing in Action• 9 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 3• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 3• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 3• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
In this module learners will understand how work, relationships, environment, and digital overload contribute to stress. They will explore the impact of social support, cultural expectations, and technology on well-being. Practical strategies for creating healthy environments and digital balance will be introduced.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 50 minutes
- Stress in Context: The Bigger Picture• 8 minutes
- Work, Roles, and Modern Pressures• 9 minutes
- The Social Dimension of Stress• 9 minutes
- Digital Overload and Social Media Stress• 9 minutes
- Environmental and Urban Stressors• 8 minutes
- Building Supportive Environments• 8 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 4• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 4• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 4• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
In this module learners will examine how nutrition, sleep, exercise, and time management influence stress resilience. They will evaluate their own habits and design simple, sustainable routines to promote recovery and vitality. The module highlights lifestyle as a foundation for mental health and well-being.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 52 minutes
- Lifestyle as Medicine• 8 minutes
- Nutrition and Neurochemistry• 8 minutes
- Movement and Energy Management• 10 minutes
- Sleep and Recovery Cycles • 9 minutes
- Time and Energy Balance• 9 minutes
- Designing a Healthy Routine• 9 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 5• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 5• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 5• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
In this module learners will discover how mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and relaxation techniques calm the body and mind. They will explore scientific evidence behind mind–body practices and experiment with short guided exercises to restore balance. This module emphasizes embodied awareness and self-regulation.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 42 minutes
- The Science of Mind–Body Connection• 9 minutes
- Mindfulness and Attention Regulation• 8 minutes
- Meditation and Relaxation Response• 8 minutes
- Yoga and Somatic Awareness• 8 minutes
- Guided Imagery and Visualization• 4 minutes
- Integrating Practices into Daily Life• 5 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 6• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 6• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 6• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
In this module learners will experience how humor, joy, and movement act as powerful antidotes to stress. They will understand the physiological benefits of laughter and positive emotion and design playful, creative routines for everyday relaxation. The focus is on rediscovering lightness and vitality.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 48 minutes
- The Science of Laughter and Lightness• 8 minutes
- Play as an Antidote to Burnout• 8 minutes
- The Physiology of Joy• 8 minutes
- Movement and Emotional Release• 9 minutes
- Laughter Yoga and Therapeutic Play• 7 minutes
- Designing Your Personal “Stress-Buster” Routine• 7 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 7• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 7• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 7• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will explore expressive writing, art, music, and other creative outlets as tools for emotional release and reflection. They will understand how creativity fosters self-awareness and stress relief. This module encourages personal expression and meaning-making through artful engagement.
What's included
5 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
5 videos• Total 41 minutes
- Creativity and Healing: The Mind’s Natural Outlet• 8 minutes
- The Psychology of Expression• 9 minutes
- Journaling for Stress Relief• 8 minutes
- Art, Music, and Movement Therapies• 8 minutes
- Storytelling and Meaning-Making• 8 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 8• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 8• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 8• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will learn to recognize unhelpful thinking habits and reframe them into balanced, constructive perspectives. They will apply techniques from cognitive restructuring, gratitude, and acceptance to enhance emotional resilience and optimism. The focus is on cultivating a calm and flexible mind.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 50 minutes
- The Power of Perspective• 9 minutes
- Common Thinking Traps• 9 minutes
- Reframing and Cognitive Restructuring• 7 minutes
- Positive Reappraisal and Gratitude• 7 minutes
- Acceptance and Psychological Flexibility• 9 minutes
- Building a Healthy Thinking Routine• 8 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 9• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 9• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 9• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will understand how communication patterns influence stress and relationships. They will practice assertive communication, active listening, and boundary-setting to manage conflict effectively. This module builds confidence in expressing needs clearly and respectfully.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 48 minutes
- Stress in Communication• 9 minutes
- Communication Styles and Their Impact• 9 minutes
- The Core of Assertiveness: Clarity and Respect• 9 minutes
- Empathy, Listening, and Emotional Intelligence• 9 minutes
- Setting Boundaries Without Guilt• 6 minutes
- Applying Assertive Skills in Real Life• 6 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 10• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 10• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 10• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will translate awareness into action by applying habit-formation and behavior-change strategies. They will design and implement a personal well-being goal and learn to sustain motivation through resilience and self-compassion. This module bridges insight with consistent practice.
What's included
6 videos2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 48 minutes
- Turning Awareness into Action• 8 minutes
- The Science of Habit Formation• 8 minutes
- Overcoming Resistance and Self-Sabotage• 8 minutes
- Building Resilience: Bouncing Back and Growing Through Stress• 8 minutes
- Designing Your Behavioral Change Project• 8 minutes
- Reflection and Growth• 8 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 11• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 11• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
Learners will synthesize insights from all modules to create a personalized Resilience plan. They will reflect on their growth, identify sustaining practices, and commit to lifelong stress management and well-being.
What's included
6 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
6 videos• Total 46 minutes
- Integrating What You’ve Learned• 7 minutes
- Revisiting Resilience: Beyond the Basics• 8 minutes
- Creating Your Personal Practice Plan• 8 minutes
- Finding Meaning in Change• 8 minutes
- Building a Purpose-Driven Life• 8 minutes
- Your Ongoing Journey of Growth• 7 minutes
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Readings for Module 12• 10 minutes
2 assignments• Total 40 minutes
- Assessment - 12• 20 minutes
- Quiz - 12• 20 minutes
1 discussion prompt• Total 10 minutes
- Ungraded Discussion Prompt• 10 minutes
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O.P. Jindal Global University is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is also ranked the No. 1 Private University in India in the QS World University Rankings 2021. The university has 9000+ students across 12 schools that offer 52 degree programs. The university maintains a 1:9 faculty-student ratio. It is a research-intensive university, deeply committed to institutional values of interdisciplinary and innovative learning, pluralism and rigorous scholarship, globalism, and international engagement.
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